Information & Advice to keep warm and well
This page provides helpful links to information, advice and resources to help you keep warm and well over winter.
Keeping Warm and Well Over Winter
Top tips for saving money this winter from Macmillan
Cancer can be tough on your finances, and it can be even more difficult over the winter months. Here are Macmillan's top 10 tips to help save money this winter.
Money Advice
Find out how Macmillan money advisers can help you access benefits you may be entitled to if you are living with cancer or supporting someone with cancer.
Looking after your health and money this winter
Age UK have brought together a selection of cold weather advice to help you stay warm and healthy throughout the winter months – whether you need tips on looking after your mental health, information on where to get support with your energy bills or advice on keeping warm in winter.
What to do if you're struggling to pay your energy bills
This guide will walk you step-by-step through the support that's out there.
The NHS is here to help you stay well this winter
Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter.
10 things you should do now to prepare for winter
It always pays to be prepared for winter weather. There are a few simple steps you can take to prepare yourself, your vehicle and your home or business.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. You might get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person.
Winter Fuel Payment
Details of the 2025 to 2026 payment will be available by the end of June 2025.
Cooking on a Budget
Budget recipes and advice including meals for one, recipes for £1 per portion and batch cooking.
Cheap & Healthy Recipes
World Cancer Research Fund have come up with vegetarian, fish, poultry and red meat recipes that won’t break the bank.
Cancer Care Map
To find other services or support on this topic, visit Cancer Care Map and enter your postcode to find what is available near you.