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This Winter could be hard for many people- and cost of living worries can have a big impact on health and wellbeing.
If you are worried about:
Benefits and rent, debts or bills, food or staying warm, please ring Manchester’s Cost of Living advice line on freephone 0800 023 2692 Monday to Friday, 9am–4.30pm. More information is also available at manchester.gov.uk/coladvice or text: 07860 022876.
Extra money you may be entitled to:
Check if you are eligible for Pension Credit by calling charity Independent Age for free on 0800 319 6789 Monday to Friday, 8,30am–5.30pm, or visit www.independentage.org.
Pension Credit is a very important benefit because it gives access to other benefits, such as social tariffs, the Warm House Discount, cheaper broadband, free TV licences, lower water bills, and now the Winter Fuel Payment. You need to apply for Pension Credit by 21 December.
Sexual health and contraception
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Sexual health clinics offer various services to their patients. Some of the most common services include STI screenings, contraception consultations and provision, pregnancy tests and advice, and more.
The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service
The services are provided across North, Central and South Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford, offering you a free, confidential and friendly service.
