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Struggling with the cost of living? Help may be available

Rising energy, fuel and food costs are having a significant financial impact on people in our communities. However, if you are struggling to pay your household bills there is a range of support and help available in Perth and Kinross.

Cost of living support

If you are struggling, please ask for help. We understand that it's not your fault, and the Council and our community partners may be able to support you through this.

We've brought together a list of all of the local sources of advice and support into these pages. Just go to the section which is most relevant for you.

If you need financial support, contact our Welfare Rights Team.

If you're a community group providing advice and support and would like us to add your information to these pages, just get in touch and let us know.

Website Links

Cost of Living Support Scotland (campaign.gov.scot)

Cost of living

Struggling to pay your energy bills?

If you are struggling to pay your electricity and heating bills, help and support is available

Struggling to pay your rent or mortgage?

If you're worried about how you're going to pay your rent or mortgage, ask for help

Struggling with bills and other debts?

Most people may need help with bills and may be eligible to claim benefits. Find out what could help you at this difficult time

Worried about food?

Community foodbanks and local larders are available, giving access to free or reduced food

Are you feeling the strain?

If you are feeling the strain, a wide range of local support is available to help you.

Want to help others?

If you are in a position where you can offer help to people struggling, please consider how you can get involved

Warm spaces

Welcome and safe spaces that are open to the public for free during the cold winter months

See more (Go to Cost of living)