Useful Links and Other Services
Renew wellbeing spaces (www.renewwellbeing.org.uk/our-centres) – places where it’s ok not to be ok.
- Community Welcome Spaces in South Gloucestershire https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/community-welcome-spaces – These warm spaces offer a friendly welcome and are free to use
- Welcoming Places Bristol (www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/people-and-communities/welcoming-spaces) – where people can meet up, socialise and access support related to the cost of living
- Public Living Room – Camerados (camerados.org/public-living-room) – Find a public living room near you
- Citizens Advice Bureau (www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/) – to make sure that you get all the help that you’re entitled to
- Cost of Living Support (www.gov.uk/cost-of-living) – support with income, childcare costs, bills, housing, travel costs and business costs
- Households Support Fund (www.gov.uk/cost-living-help-local-council) – Funding is aimed at anyone who’s vulnerable or cannot pay for essentials. You do not have to be getting benefits to get help from your local council.
- The Samaritans (www.samaritans.org)
- MIND (www.mind.org.uk)
- Young Minds (www.youngminds.org.uk)
- Eat & Heat Winter Campaign 2025 – South Gloucestershire Council partnered with Age UK South Gloucestershire, Warm and Well and Cook Stars South Gloucestershire & Bristol North. The campaign highlights the financial support available and provides guidance on other ways residents can get help, including food support and energy-saving advice.