A series of events to help people navigate the cost of living crisis will be held in West Cumbria next week.
Cumbria County Council’s West Cumbria community development team has organised the drop-in events to highlight advice and support available to help with rising costs, as well as physical and mental health.
Tamsin Beattie, community development officer with Cumbria County Council, said: “I urge anyone living or working in West Cumbria to come along and find out more about the wide range of support available in your local area.
“Not just to help yourself, but also those you support and care about with the cost of living and better health.
“The events are completely free and there’s no need to book. I know everyone who attends will learn something new and will leave feeling armed with the information and advice they need to get through these difficult times.”
They will be held at:
- Millom Guide Hall, Tuesday February 28 from 10am to 2pm
- Wigton Market Hall, Wednesday March 1, from noon to 7pm
- Workington Christ Central Church, Tuesday March 7, from noon to 7pm
- Cleator Moor Civic Hall, Wednesday March 8, from noon to 7pm
There’s no need to book and anyone hoping to attend is welcome to just drop into the event which suits them best.
Other support service providers will also attend.
Deborah Earl, Cumbria County Council’s cabinet member for public health and community services, said: “Of course I’d rather we didn’t need to host events such as this but in the current economic climate there’s a real need for them.
“I hope as many people as possible can make it to the events but if you can’t, there’s a lot of useful information on the county council website to point people in the right direction if they need support with the cost of living. Please visit cumbria.gov.uk/costofliving to find out more.”
For more information about the events, email [email protected]
