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Learn about cost of living support offered by ourselves, the Government, and partners.
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Free advice sessions for cost of living support this autumn
Wakefield Council and partners are offering residents help with a range of topics such as the cost of living, pension credit, council tax, housing support and wider financial support at face-to-face events this Autumn.
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£100 seasonal cost of living voucher for pensioners receiving Council Tax Support
Wakefield Council's District Investment Fund is providing a one-off, seasonal £100 shopping voucher to pensionerts in receipt of council tax support.
Home Cost of living support Help with money Other organisations offering support
Learn about the many other organisations offering support and advice nationally and locally.
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Wakefield to invest £2 million to support families with the cost of school uniform
Wakefield Council will invest £2 million into a support scheme launching in summer 2026. It will help Wakefield families with school uniform costs, make sure every child starts the year confident and ready to learn.
Home Adult social care Keeping independent and healthy Home care services Help with living at home
Often families, friends and neighbours are able to help, but some people may need more support to keep living at home. This is where Wakefield home care services may be able to help.
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Household Support Fund Community Events
Councillor Daniel Wilton, Cabinet Member for Communities, and the Leader of the Council, Councillor Denise Jeffrey have been out in the community speaking to residents about our Household Support Fund to ensure people knew about the support that is out there.
Home Adult social care Adult social care in Wakefield Information for adult social care providers Care market sustainability and fair cost of care exercise
As part of the government’s adult social care reform agenda, local authorities are required to complete a fair cost of care exercise to arrive at a shared understanding with providers of the local cost of providing local care.
Home Adult social care Connect to support
Learn more about the support available in the Wakefield District for those who need support to live independently.
Home Libraries and local history Library Information Free Business Support
Learn more about the free business support available at Wakefield Library.