[Adapted from an Isle of Wight Council press release]

A new section on the Isle of Wight Council website has been set up to provide advice and guidance to residents struggling with the cost of living.

The content includes useful information from public, voluntary, charity, government and business organisations.

The pages aredivided into sections for ease of access to information. Those sections are:

• benefits and government support — information about government support including an online benefits calculator;
• money worries — where to get help if you are worried about money;
• support with energy bills — for people who are struggling to pay utilities and other household expenses;
• food — information on community pantries, food banks and access to healthy food;
• health and wellbeing — mental health support and advice on keeping healthy.

A list of warm and welcoming spaces where residents can meet others, take part in activities, get a warm drink or meal, or spend some quiet time away from home can also be found on the website.