Given the rise in fuel prices and the cost of living, ensuring you are accessing all available benefits is important. Life changes such as retirement, bereavement or children leaving the family home all provide opportunities to reflect on our finances and living arrangements.  

Why does this matter?

As we know people are living for longer, making a review of household expenditure more advisable than ever. This can ensure peace of mind, in relation to our financial security as we age. We also know that cold weather affects the health of older people, so it important to prioritise adequate heating of the home in winter to reduce the risk of flu, heart and respiratory disease, falls and hypothermia.

As we age, we need to consider whether our home is fit for purpose and whether any home adaptions are necessary to support our independence. 

Help and support with money advice, housing and life changes

• Warrington Talking Points connect people, places and communities - no appointment is needed, just come to a session for friendly advice and support 
• Warrington Citizens Advice can provide a huge amount of advice and practical help across a whole range of subjects. Email admin@warrington.cabnet.org.uk or call 0300 3309 091 (national phone line available, 10am to 1pm)
• Warrington Home Improvement Agency provides a handyman service to help with minor home improvements - call 01925 246812 for more information
• Our online cost of living directory includes information about a range of organisations and schemes that can help you. This includes national schemes as well we information about accessing food and healthy food support. 
• St Rocco's Hospice Bereavement Cafes are available in Warrington to support anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. To find out when these take place contact enquiries@stroccos.org.uk 

Self-help resources and information

• For support with the cost of living please visit our cost of living support page
• Bereavement support services can be found by visiting the Happy?Ok?Sad? website
• For free advice around retirement options for over 50s, visit Pension Wise