Helping to tackle cost of living crisis for Shropshire

Organisations in Shropshire have been working together to support residents through the cost-of-living crisis through a social taskforce. The team has shared three key messages that they want all Shropshire residents to know:

• If you or someone you know is worried about money or is struggling right now, you are not alone.
• There may be simple steps you can take to cut costs or maximise your income.
• If you are getting into debt or your mental health is suffering, do not wait to get help.

The taskforce are therefore encouraging any residents worried about money to:

• Visit the cost of living help page for information on what support is available in Shropshire.
• Use our checklist to see if there are any steps they can take which may help them to cope with rising costs. Recommended steps include using a benefits calculator to check they are not missing out on income, exploring schemes which help with household bills, getting support with debt, and reaching out for mental health support.
• Use the ‘Worrying About Money’ leaflet to identify which organisation in Shropshire can offer support.

So if you, or someone you know, is facing these challenges, please do take advantage of this support. The taskforce are continuing to work on other initiatives for Shropshire and we will continue to pass on information on these as it becomes available.