Cost of living
Read our tips and information to help you and your loved ones living with diabetes through the cost of living crisis. We're with you all the way.
If you need any help with any aspect of living with diabetes or just want to chat, don't forget to call our helpline on 0345 123 2399. We're open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. If it's outside that time — or at any other time, get support from others on our online forum,
Find out about cost of living support on the GOV.UK website.
We can't help you with individual benefit claims or financial guidance but there are experts who can. These are good places to start for your part of the UK:
People with a long-term health condition like diabetes can get extra help from their energy provider if there’s a power cut or your gas or electricity supply is interrupted. Contact your energy provider to ask to be added to their Priority Services Register. Find out more information below or read our page about the register. Your water company may also have a priority register.
Priority Services Register England
Priority Services Register - Scotland
Our cost of living survey findings
Check your legal rights and entitlements
Do you pay for your CGM or freestyle libre?
If you have diabetes and receive means-tested benefit and are referred to a diabetes specialist such as a dietitian, you may be able to claim a refund from the NHS for any travel costs to the appointments.
Healthcare travel costs scheme (England)
Get help with NHS travel costs | GOV.WALES
Hospital Travel Costs Scheme | nidirect
Help with health costs | NHS inform (Scotland)
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