Cost of living
The cost of living crisis is affecting many people.
Energy, food and bills are all increasing and many of us are struggling to keep up.
We've put together lots of useful information and advice on the Community Action Derby website to help with rising costs including:
- housing and rental support
- food, clothing, toiletries and furniture needs
- help paying your bills
- debt support
- how to increase your income
- health and wellbeing.
If you can't find what you are looking for on the Community Action Derby website, telephone 01332 346266 between 9:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday or email support@communityactionderby.org.uk.
There's also textphone for those who are deaf or hard of hearing: 07490 341 584. A BSL Signing Service link is also available.
Further help with Cost of Living Support can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Community support events
Come along to our Benefit Awareness and Support events and get free advice on home energy, bills, benefits support and wellbeing. If you can’t make it to an event but would still like support, call 01332 643394, textphone 07774 333412 or visit derby.gov.uk/signing-service for BSL services.
- Derby Market Hall, Wednesday 29 October 2025, 10am to 3pm
- Newmount Methodist Church, Blagreaves Lane, Tuesday 4 November 2025, 10am to 12noon
- Alvaston Library, London Road, Friday 7 November 2025, 10am to 12noon
- Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane, Tuesday 11 November 2025, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Lister House Surgery, St Thomas Road, Wednesday 12 November 2025, 1pm to 4pm
- Sinfin Moor Church, Arleston Lane, Monday 17 November 2025, 10am to 2pm
- Firs Primary School, Raven Street, Tuesday 18 November 2025, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
- Leisure United Derby Racecourse, Off St Mark’s Road, Wednesday 19 November 2025, 10am to 1pm