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We hope all our tenants are looking forward to Christmas, but we know that some people find this time of year a challenge - and with the cost of living crisis, this Christmas might be even harder.
Buckinghamshire Council have put together this list of places where families and individuals can seek emergency help and support if they need it over the festive period:
If you need emergency support or help with food and/or energy, contact the council’s Helping Hand service using the online form or by calling 01296 531 151. The service is available during usual office hours and is closed at weekends and on the public holiday days over Christmas.
If you or someone you know is in significant and immediate need of food and cannot wait until the next working day when the Helping Hand service is open, and has no other avenue to help, please contact the Emergency Social Work Team on 0800 999 77767. Please note they will not be able to provide food on Christmas Day when the shops are closed, but otherwise can provide immediate help and advice in an emergency.
You can find out more information about the service and other support available on Buckinghamshire Council's cost of living webpages.
Citizens Advice Bucks will close from 1pm on Friday 23rd December until Tuesday 3rd January, but 24/7 advice is available on their website and the national advice-line is operating between Wednesday 28th December and 1pm Friday 30th December – call 0800 144 8848 if you need immediate advice.
If you are feeling low, finding this time of year challenging or lonely or are experiencing difficulty with your mental health, remember you are not alone: please reach out for support. You can find out the best ways to seek help and advice at the Healthy Minds Bucks website.
