Money matters

The Funeral Expenses Payment is a payment from the Government which can help pay for some of the costs of the following: Burial fees for a particular plot Cremation fees, including the cost of the doctor's certificate Travel to arrange or go to the funeral The cost of moving the body within the UK, if it's being moved more than 50 miles Death certificates or other documents

Gambling problems often make debt problems worse, and vice versa. Borrowing more money to pay for gambling can make your debts increase, while struggling to keep on top of your increasing debts can be a trigger for more gambling.

Gingerbread is a charity that provides advice and practical support for single parents. Expert advisers answer their helpline, the website is packed full of useful information and Gingerbread offer training too. They also campaign to improve the lives of all single parent families, and because they're a national charity, it's all free.

Guardian's Allowance is a tax free benefit, currently paid per child on top of Child Benefit. This is payable to a person bringing up children whose parents have died, in some cases you may be able to claim this if there is a surviving parent.

If you're pregnant or have a child under four, the Healthy Start scheme can help you buy foods like milk, vegetables, fruit and pulses. <SEND>

At Hebron, we run a food bank in conjunction with the Trussell Trust. This runs every Wednesday and Friday from 10am until 1pm.

The Government campaign, 'Help for Households' is an initiative that aims to lessen the strain of the 'cost of living crisis' that many households maybe experiencing.

Depending on the circumstances of you and your family, you may be able to get help with health costs.

The community pantry at Holy Rosary is between the Holy Rosary Church and school in Billingham. Everyone is welcome.

Whatever happens as we get older, we all want to remain independent and live life on our own terms.