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Last updated on 9th January 2026

Please see below for links to information and help from other organisations that you may find useful when dealing with the rising cost of living.

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Pension increases

If you have any questions about how your Rothesay pension payments increase in payment, please click on the link below.

Pension increases

Government support for cost of living

The UK government has announced a package of measures to help families with rising energy costs and other cost of living increases.

Help for Households campaign from gov.uk

Getting help with the cost of living

Citizens Advice provide useful information on how you might be able to get help from the government or your local council.

Help with the cost of living from Citizens Advice

Additional help with your tax

TaxAid is a charity service providing people on lower incomes with free, independent and expert advice and help regarding tax. 

Tax Aid

Many people do not claim the marriage allowance they are entitled to and are missing out. Use the link below to see if you qualify.

Marriage allowance

Budgeting and dealing with debt

PayPlan offer free simple debt advice to those who need it and have a useful online tool called Budget Smart.

Budget Smart

PayPlan's website

Managing your money in uncertain times

MoneyHelper offer free impartial guidance to make your money and pension choices clearer.

The way forward from MoneyHelper

Energy saving tips

National Energy Action (NEA) offer a range of advice and support for your energy bills.

Energy saving tips from the NEA

Benefits calculator

Check if you are missing out on important financial support.

The Turn2us Benefits Calculator is a free, easy to use tool that shows you what financial support you could claim.

Benefits calculator

Winter Fuel Payment

Recent changes to the Winter Fuel Payment mean that many more people over State Pension age will be able to get the payment.  You no longer have to qualify for Pension Credit to get Winter Fuel Payment.

Winter Fuel Payment