The cost of essential things such as food, gas, electricity and petrol are increasing. As wages and benefits are not going up as quickly, paying for the things you need and caring for yourself and others might become much more difficult.
The ways in which it could affect you are that:
- your money from wages or benefits may not cover as much as usual.
- you might find it harder to pay for food, medication and transport.
- your weekly shopping might cost more than usual, which might mean you have to buy less.
- you may find the cost of energy to light and heat your home becomes more expensive.
Wigan Council has put together a page of advice and support to ensure that you are getting the help that you are entitled to.