Welcome to the Cost of Living Topic area.
This area will provide tailored updates, information and resources.
We welcome you to use the Discussion section within this Topic to ask questions and start conversations.
This information has been put together to give you an overview of some of the services that are available to you. For further information please contact RN FPS at [email protected]
SERVICE-RELATED SUPPORT
MOD Service Allowanc...
Founded in 1739 "The Royal Navy Officers' Charity (RNOC) provides benevolence to both serving and retired officers of the Royal Navy (RN, RM and QARNNS), their spouses, former spouses and dependants who are in need of financial support.Examp...
Helping the Royal Navy Community thrive
Greenwich Hospital "focus on funding proactive and preventative interventions that can deliver positive change in people's lives. We fund support and projects to help the Royal Navy community thrive, e...
The Defence Discount Service offers a broad range of discounts to help your money go a bit further. These are the main discount areas covered:
Beauty & Wellbeing
Children & Baby
Fashion
Food & Drink
Gifts & Flowers
Ho...
Did you know that you can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year)** for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare using the Tax-Free Childcare account?
**The amount goes up to £1,000 every 3 months...
Should you be receiving a Council Tax or Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax (CILCOT) discount or exemption?
You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax if you’re 18 or over. A full Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a...
The cost of living is an ongoing concern for many.
The Naval Children's Charity have a list of resources - both general and targeted at Naval families - that can help during these difficult times. FIND OUT MORE: Naval Children...
Aggie’s Pastoral Workers are based at RN and RM establishments across the UK and they are available to support you and your family.
Aggie’s Pastoral Workers are available to listen and chat, meaning that you can opening and confide...
Support from The RNBT is grouped into these distinct areas, also referred to as ‘categories of need’.
We always consider applications from those who really need help, although there are some circumstances in which our Royal Ch...
Meditation and mindfulness can be useful tools to help you manage stress, anxiety, and fear that you may be experiencing. If you have financial concerns, including those arising out of the current cost of living crisis you may wish to consider this o...
If you’re on benefits or have a low income you may be eligible for:
the Warm Home Discount Scheme
energy-saving improvement schemes
home energy support payments
Warm Home Discount Scheme
You could get £150 off your electricity bill fo...
In response to the Cost of Living Crisis the team at Money Saving Expert (MSE) have compiled 90+ ways to save money during this situation.
To access the suggestions please visit Money Saving Expert Ways to Save , MSE also have a whole range of ...
Free Prescriptions
You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you:
are 60 or over
are under 16
are 16 to 18 and in full-time education
are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid...
Millions of people are missing out on support that they are entitled to. To completed a free quick assessment online visit Entitled to or turn2us and find out if you can claim any further support.
If you already are receiving su...
Have you thought about making a budget planner? Are you not sure where to start or unsure if it would help you?
A personal budget can show how to distribute you income effectively, how to support with savings, and get out of debt.
We have foun...
If you are struggling to make ends meet at the moment, you aren’t alone. Millions of households are finding it hard to pay for everyday items due to rapidly increasing prices. If you are worried about debts, you can get free impartial adv...
Check out this website where you can find details of places kids eat for free in school holidays and half terms.
Follow this link to see where the current offers exist: Places Kids Eat for Free
"At Serve and Protect, we understand the unique financial challenges faced by members of the armed forces community. Whether you’re on active duty, a reservist, veteran, MOD Civil Servant or part of a military family, we’re here to p...
Find out about Cost of Living payments or how to lower your energy bills as well as support with mortgage payments and help with childcare and travel costs. Follow the links for more information
England:
Cost of living support: Overview - GOV.UK
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