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If you live in Barnsley, there is help and support available both locally and nationally to help you cope with the rising cost of living.

There is information and resources available on the council website, including support for bills, food and housing.

You may be eligible for a household support grant, depending on your circumstance. Find out if you are by visiting their website.

You will also be receiving £400 off your energy bills from October onwards, provided by the government. The £400 will be paid in six instalments and will be automatically applied to your electricity bill as a discount. You don’t need to apply for this scheme and you won’t ever be asked for bank details.

If you use a prepayment meter for your energy supply, you will be given vouchers that you will need to redeem at a top-up point, for example at a Post Office branch.

Find out more about the Energy Bills Support Scheme on the government website.

There is also a dedicated cost of living website full of information on the package of measures for households in Great Britain.

If you live in Doncaster, there is help and support available both locally and nationally to help you cope with the rising cost of living.

The Household Support Fund, which gave eligible residents a one-off payment of £200 towards their bills, has now closed and will reopen soon for October. Keep an eye on their webpage for updates.

You will also be receiving £400 off your energy bills from October onwards, provided by the government. The £400 will be paid in six instalments and will be automatically applied to your electricity bill as a discount. You don’t need to apply for this scheme and you won’t ever be asked for bank details.

If you use a prepayment meter for your energy supply, you will be given vouchers that you will need to redeem at a top-up point, for example at a Post Office branch.

Find out more about the Energy Bills Support Scheme on the government website.

There is also a dedicated cost of living website full of information on the package of measures for households in Great Britain.

If you live in Rotherham, there is help and support available both locally and nationally to help you cope with the rising cost of living.

You could receive a payment of up to £250 if you qualify for the Energy Crisis Support Scheme. Check your eligibility on their website.

You will also be receiving £400 off your energy bills from October onwards, provided by the government. The £400 will be paid in six instalments and will be automatically applied to your electricity bill as a discount. You don’t need to apply for this scheme and you won’t ever be asked for bank details.

If you use a prepayment meter for your energy supply, you will be given vouchers that you will need to redeem at a top-up point, for example at a Post Office branch.

Find out more about the Energy Bills Support Scheme on the government website.

There is also a dedicated cost of living website full of information on the package of measures for households in Great Britain.

If you live in Sheffield, there is help and support available both locally and nationally to help you cope with the rising cost of living.

The council’s website has information available about various payments and schemes that can help households who may be struggling.

There is a Household Support Fund for those struggling to afford food and other essentials. To see if you’re eligible visit their website.

You will also be receiving £400 off your energy bills from October onwards, provided by the government. The £400 will be paid in six instalments and will be automatically applied to your electricity bill as a discount. You don’t need to apply for this scheme and you won’t ever be asked for bank details.

If you use a prepayment meter for your energy supply, you will be given vouchers that you will need to redeem at a top-up point, for example at a Post Office branch.

Find out more about the Energy Bills Support Scheme on the government website.

There is also a dedicated cost of living website full of information on the package of measures for households in Great Britain.