Services and support
LATEST: For the latest information on the range of support available to help with the cost of living visit gov.uk/helpforhouseholds or the East Sussex County Council cost of living support page.
Here in East Sussex there is a wide range of services offering support and help.
East Sussex Community Information Service (ESCIS)
ESCIS is a database of community information and events developed and managed by the Library and Information Service of East Sussex County Council, in association with Brighton and Hove Library Service.
It is a free resource for everyone; both free to list and free to use.
Warm Home Check service
This free service helps vulnerable people on low incomes, and families with children and on low incomes, to get advice and support to keep their home warm. It includes: a full assessment of the client’s home and how best to keep it warm; small preventative works such as improving insulation and boiler repairs; installation of new boilers, central heating systems or home insulation (subject to additional eligibility and limited availability).
coldAlert
The coldAlert service is for people across Sussex who would like to receive alerts when severe cold weather events are forecast.
Home fire safety visits
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service offers free home safety visits to people who are most at risk from fires in their homes.
Energy saving advice
A selection of links to charities and organisations that offer different kinds of support and advice.
Grants and loans
A wide range of links to information and online applications for a wide variety of grants and loans.
Local councils
Your local district or borough council has housing officers available to offer advice and support to both homeowners and those in private rented accommodation.
Water help
In East Sussex, Southern Water and South East Water supply our water and they have a number of schemes to assist households with particular needs.
Visit our site map here
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