02/07/2026
Where to get help with cost-of-living support
Times are 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, or food, 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.
If you are struggling with the increases in food and energy bills and are struggling financially, help is available.