Cost of Living Support

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The British Red Cross Support at Home service provides essential short-term assistance for individuals returning home from hospital. This service ensures a safe and supported transition during the first 24 to 72 hours post-discharge and may continue for up to 6 weeks, depending on individual needs and eligibility.

Following an assessment, the British Red Cross team will work collaboratively with the individual to establish tailored goals. Support may include:

  • Transport to and from medical appointments
  • Assistance with everyday tasks (e.g., prescription collection, grocery shopping)
  • Pendant alarm installation (complimentary for six weeks; optional continuation at £34.65/month)
  • Key safe installation (£66 one-time fee)
  • Signposting to relevant local services and organisations
  • Confidence-building and well-being support
  • Assistance with practical matters such as arranging payment of household bills
  • Short-term loan of wheelchairs.

All volunteers are fully trained to provide both practical and emotional support, empowering individuals to regain independence and confidence.

Referral Process: Referrals can be made by healthcare professionals, social care teams, or directly by individuals or their carers.

For residents of Shropshire: Referrals can be made over the phone to the Support At Home Team on 01743 457810 or by completing the following form.

General Enquiries: To learn more about the service or to make a referral in other regions, please contact: supportshrop@redcross.org.uk or call 01743 4578010.

For additional information, please visit: Find home care services near you | British Red Cross.

Cost of Living Help - Telford & Wrekin Council

There is a wealth of information and resource available to support people with the Cost of Living at Telford & Wrekin Council's website, for more information please HERE

The "Worrying about Money" website can be accessed HERE

 Please find the link to the Shropshire Cost Of Living Support website HERE

 

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COST OF LIVING SUPPORT

Cost of Living Help - Shropshire County Council

Increases in the cost of food, fuel and utilities will affect many households in Shropshire, so for useful links, tips and pointers on where and how to find support across Shropshire, take a look at the information on the following link HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COST OF LIVING SUPPORT

Benefit Support For People Worrying About Money

Food Bank, Baby & Toddler Bank and School Uniform Project

No-one need go without the basic essentials to keep themselves and their families sheltered, fed, clean, clothed, warm and healthy. For details of the Food Bank, Baby & Toddler Bank and School Uniform Project, please click on the following link HERE

The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has seen demand on food banks grow. From Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance (SFPA), research shows 80% of those using the food bank has a long term health condition or disability. Yet, we know that benefits in Shropshire are going unclaimed. 

With an estimated £24 million in Universal Credit, £9 million in Council Tax Support, and £8 million in Pension Credit unclaimed in Shropshire every year.

These benefits could make the difference to households forced to rely on food banks. The strong link between health and food bank usage creates an opportunity to work together.

Benefits can be a complex and daunting area. Yet, the SFPA is encouraging people to check their benefits entitlement.

Many people may be missing out on benefits they did not think they would be eligible for. It is important to remember that 1.3m of the people claiming Unviersal Credit are working. 

People can check their entitlement online using Turn2us, or entitledto. The SFPA has also produced the 'Worrying About Money' leaflet. This leaflet lays out an easy-to-follow direction for support.

 

COST OF LIVING SUPPORT
Page last reviewed: 18 June 2025
Page created: 09 November 2023