Advice in Bristol

Bristol’s advice charities are currently offering drop in sessions at Bristol Welcoming Spaces:

Or please click here to search all local advice services including help at their offices, over the phone and by email.

What are Welcoming Spaces?

A Welcoming Space is a place where people can keep warm, socialise with others and access support related to the cost of living. Services available at each Welcoming Space will vary but may include:

  • access to support about money, welfare and mental wellbeing
  • community activities, including homework club, community meals and film nights
  • access to computers, free wifi and charging points
  • heated space

Further information and a map can be found on the Bristol City Council’s web page:

Click here to visit the welcoming spaces page.

What are cost of living advice assistants

Cost of living advice assistants can provide practical guidance around benefits, money, debt and energy

  • Identify possible entitlements to Welfare Benefits or grants
  • Carry out a benefit check online
  • Review your debts, identify debt emergencies and find regulated debt advice
  • Draw up a personal budget, consider your spending and look for ways to reduce your outgoings
  • Understand your utility bills, look at cost reductions (such as grants or support schemes) and direct you to information about energy saving methods
  • Get emergency support such a foodbank voucher or energy vouchers

They can also refer you to specialist legal advice if needed.

 

Do you need other help relating to Cost of Living?

There is lots of support in Bristol, please click here for a summary page

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