Help and support for the over 50s

Organisations and schemes that can help with housing, social isolation and keeping warm.

Age UK provide free information on issues including benefits, energy bills, daily living aids,
social isolation and housing.

Telephone: 0800 678 1602 between 8am and 7pm

Age UK - North Cumbria website

Copeland Age and Advice Service (CAAS) C.I.C - giving our older generation the opportunity to live fulfilled and independent lives

Winter Warmth Fund

This is for people aged over 60 who have less than £5,000 savings.

If you get the state pension (and/or pension credit), or struggle in winter due to heating costs, you can apply for a Cumbria Community Foundation grant of £200.

Find out more about the Winter Warmth Fund