- Age UK
General advice page on preparing your home for winter.
Telephone: 0800 055 6112 Open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.
E-mail: bureau@watersidecab.cabnet.org.uk
Website: Winter advice | Age UK - The Crossings
Help against homelessness – Serving the New Forest’s Waterside area we provide a warm welcome
and services to bring hope and help against homelessness.
• Need help with your Homesearch application?
• S teps to take when faced with eviction?
• Need a cuppa & a chat about your housing situation?
We’re here with a listening ear for your next steps to move on…
Telephone: 07486 551 272
Website: https://www.thecrossings.org.uk - Citizens Advice Bureau
The Grove, 25 St Johns Street, Hythe, SO45 6BZ
Telephone: 023 8084 5386
E-mail: bureau@watersidecab.cabnet.org.uk
Website: New Forest Citizen Advice Bureau – (Hythe Branch) - Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Telephone: 0800 328 0006
Email: info@capuk.org
Website: https://capuk.org/ - Department of Work & Pensions
government website with advice on how to apply for Pension Credit (the key to qualifying for the winter fuel payment).
Telephone: 0800 991 234
Website: Pension Credit: How to claim – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - Fawley Parish Council
Newlands Road, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 1GA
Telephone: Council Offices: 023 8089 0761
E-mail: stephanie.bennett@fawley-pc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.fawley-pc.gov.uk/ - The Handy Trust
25 St John’s Street, Hythe, Hampshire, SO45 6BZ
Telephone: 023 8178 5805
Email: info@thehandytrust.org.uk
Website: https://www.thehandytrust.co.uk/ - Help for problems with gambling – NHS
The NHS Live Well page on gambling addiction offers guidance for those struggling with compulsive gambling in the UK. It describes symptoms like preoccupation with betting and financial distress, and provides advice on seeking help through GPs, support groups, and helplines like the National Gambling Helpline. The page emphasises free, confidential support to manage and overcome gambling issues effectively.
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/ - Hitting the Cold Spots
Funded by Hampshire County Council, may be able to pay for the cost of repairing or replacing your broken heating or hot water system. Grants also available for loft insulation and provides tailored energy advice to help claim financial support, apply for priority services and reduce the risk of energy debt.
Telephone: 0800 804 8601 Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Email: staywarm@environmentcentre.com
Website: Hitting the Cold Spots – the Environment Centre - Hythe and Dibden Parish Council
The Grove, 25 St John’s Street, Hythe, Hampshire, SO45 6BZ
Telephone: 023 8084 1411
E-mail: sue.bailey@hytheanddibden.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hytheanddibden.gov.uk/ - New Forest District Council
page covering various advice & support options to address the rising cost of living.
Telephone: 023 8028 5000 – Open Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 5:15pm; Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm
E-Mail: customer.services@nfdc.gov.uk
Website: Cost of living information – New Forest District Council - Marchwood Parish Council
Marchwood Village Hall, Marchwood Village Centre, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4SX.
Telephone: 023 8086 0273
E-Mail: office@marchwoodparish.gov.uk
Website: https://www.marchwoodparish.gov.uk/ - Mental Health & Debt Guide
The MoneySavingExpert Mental Health and Debt Guide is a free 44-page PDF booklet in the UK, supported by organisations like Mind and Rethink. It helps individuals facing mental health challenges and debt, especially with credit cards, by offering practical advice on managing finances, working with creditors, and accessing free debt counselling. The guide aims to reduce stigma and encourage early help during tough times.
Website: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/mental-health-guide/
