As the cost of living continues to rise, we have gathered together some helpful information for you and your family living in Southend-on-Sea. Keep scrolling to find more about helpful support services in your community.

The cost of living crisis is putting additional strain on families. Energy and food costs are increasing, and job uncertainty and stagnant wages mean difficult choices and stress for parents and carers. It is important to know that there is a variety of support across the City for you and your family, from warm hubs and clothes banks to debt advice and money saving suggestions.

“I can’t see how I can afford our bills and don’t know where to start”.

Below are lots of helpful links that can take you to more information about the help, advice and support available to you. We also recommend checking our Facebook page and Instagram feed throughout December, where we will share daily tips and suggestions.

We have been working with some of our partner organisations to bring together helpful information for families:

Here are some hints and tips from Early Years Alliance for you and your family for the winter:

Free and low-cost fun activities for children

Reducing food costs

Tax free childcare

Flu vaccine guidance

Children’s flu guidance

Children’s flu vaccines

Children vaccination schedule

Other Helpful Links And Services

Some of our projects offer helpful, practical suggestions for coping with stressful situations related to money worries:

Families Growing Together

The Trust Links sites at Shoeburyness and Westcliff provide support to families and community building opportunities.

Work Skills

Practical support is available to parents who are looking to learn about new career options.

Food Club

Providing families with good quality food at a low cost.

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