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The Isle of Wight’s number of Universal Credit and out-of-work benefit claimants is higher than the national average and the average in the South-East
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Cllr Quigley shares the various ways Isle of Wight residents struggling with the cost of living can save money on their water bills and access special services
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The new Ventnor Community Fund will be "an opportunity for better off parts of the town to support the less well off". Residents and businesses who can are encouraged to donate
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The conversion of the delivery truck was made possible with funding from Island Labour's Leader, Richard Quigley
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It would cost the authority £359,821 a year to implement, but the Cabinet said if they could afford it, the extra support would be implemented
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If you use one of the old pre-payment cards or key meters, you should have been sent vouchers through the post to get money off your monthly electricity usage for the next six months
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Councillors unanimously backed Cllr Richard Quigley's motion to help the Isle of Wight and its residents cope with the cost of living crisis
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As well as loads of signposting info and advice, there’s also a list of warm and welcoming spaces where residents can meet others, take part in activities, get a warm drink or meal
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This year, securing donations is even more vital, given the cost of living crisis the country is facing
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If worries or feelings of anxiety are constant, overwhelming or out of proportion to the situation then this can affect your daily life. Isle of Wight NHS share details of how you can get help
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With publications like the Financial Times asking, “Is Britain now in a full-blown economic crisis?”, there’s a need for Islanders to understand the views of the Isle of Wight’s elected representative, Conservative MP, Bob Seely, about the budget
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Footprint Trust predict that by the end of the winter, 21,000 homes on the Isle of Wight will be affected by fuel poverty
