August's Support Offers

Cost of Living Support

Many people are feeling the pressure from the increasing cost of living. If you’re struggling financially or concerned about the future, getting help early can make a big difference.

Lots of support is available from many different organisations to help you manage the cost of living pressures, information can be found on the Coventry City Council Cost of Living and wellbeing support website(External link) including:

- Household Support Fund(External link)

- Support with energy bills(External link)

- Help with water bills(External link)

- Help with broadband bills(External link)

- Help with mobile data costs(External link)

- Social supermarkets, food hubs and foodbanks(External link)

- How to apply for free school meals(External link)

If you can't access the website information you can call the Coventry City Council Customer Services on 08085 834333 for support

#CovConnects Device Bank

The Council is launching a new programme to help reduce the digital divide in Coventry called the #CovConnects Device Bank.

The #CovConnects Device Bank will support community organisations and charities to access digital devices, which can be distributed to communities and residents. The #CovConnects team will provide support for connectivity and digital skills in addition to the devices, ensuring residents and organisations are able to access all of the benefits digital inclusion brings.

A wide range of devices are available as part of the programme including laptops and smartphones. The devices are mostly recycled, refurbished ex-council stock with a small number of devices donated by our partners supplementing the stock.

This programme showcases the Council’s continued commitment to reducing inequalities and tackling climate change.

As of 23 June 2023, brand new devices secured via the WMCA Connected Services programme will be distributed via the #CovConnects Device Bank.

Information on eligible communities can be found in this #CovConnects news article(External link).

Organisations can apply for the digital devices by using this online form(External link).

Domestic Abuse

(External link)If you need advice or support go to Safe to Talk, Coventry City Council’s Domestic Abuse website. Here you will find information on services for survivors, children/young people and perpetrators. There is also support around honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM.

There is also an online chat function for anyone including professionals.

Call 0800 111 4998 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday or 10am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday.

www.safetotalk.org.uk