Keeping warm and well this winter

With increasing energy prices we know that it is going to be hard to keep warm. We have gathered together some information from across our website and other groups and organisations which may help.

Help for your home

Information on the Warm Home Check service offered by East Sussex County Council.

Information about minimum energy efficiency standards for anyone living in a rented property.

If you have concerns about your rented home you can report them.

More information on rules and regulations around energy efficiency in properties.

Financial support

There are financial schemes that you might be eligible to claim.

The government's Help for Households campaign website has lots of tips and advice for keeping your bills down and links to support.

East Sussex County Council has a discretionary fund which could help with food and utilities.

Check that you're claiming all the benefits you're entitled to.

Find a warm space

If you need somewhere warm to spend some time, find a venue on the Warm Welcome website.

Food support

Hastings Voluntary Action (HVA) have shared some information about groups and organisations who are offering food support.

Hastings Food Bank

Can be accessed with a  voucher. People can ask any agency they are working with or school to raise a voucher if they are in crisis. Hastings Foodbank will then supply seven days of food and other essentials where donations allow.

Hastings Foodbank is open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 10.30 - 15.00 at The Hastings Centre, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2SA

They will continue to offer food to people with a voucher throughout the winter period.

Vouchers can be requested from any agency working with residents or from Citizens Advice by calling 01424 869352 between 10am and 12 and leaving their number. Citizens Advice will return their call.

Karmabank

Every Thursday Karmabank prepares and serves a nutritious three-course meal and a bag of shopping to local people.

When: 1 - 3pm ( last lunch served at 2.30pm)

Where: Concordia Hall, Church Rd, St Leonards, TN37 6HB.

They ask for a minimum donation of £1.50

They prepare and cook the meals and fill shopping bags with quality surplus produce from local supermarkets and restaurants.

Karmabank are passionate about reducing food waste, addressing food poverty, championing healthy eating and supporting the community.