Talk Money Week 2023 – Get a benefits check
It’s Talk Money Week and each day we’ve been featuring ‘one thing’ you can do… read more
Cost of living: advice and guidance
This page will continue to provide up-to-date information and guidance to help you cope with the cost of living. This will include information on relevant Apex services, government support, energy savings tips and budget planning.
Please revisit this page for the most up-to-date information.
Support from Apex
If you are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, please speak to your housing officer as soon as possible. Apex offers a range of services to support our tenants and residents, including:
Your guide to staying warm on a budget
This cost of living guide has been developed through collaboration between Northern Ireland Housing Associations. It is designed to help you reduce costs within your home and signpost you to sources of support if you are struggling financially.
Apex Winter Support Newsletters
Download December 2022 edition
Download November 2022 edition
Useful websites
Advice NI provides advice and guidance on money and debt. It also outlines a range of support for cost of living related concerns on its cost of living support webpage.
Consumer Council provides free support, advice and useful interactive tools to help consumers in Northern Ireland save money.
Energy Saving Trust provides guidance to help you make your home more energy efficient, reduce your carbon emissions and lower your energy bills.
Go Compare provides an energy cost calculator to help you find out how much it costs to run common household appliances and compare them against each other.
MoneyHelper provides free and impartial money and pensions guidance for people across the UK.
nidirect provides Northern Ireland specific information in relation to benefits and money. It also provides information about the cost of living support packages put in place by government.
NI Housing Executive has a list of oil buying clubs across Northern Ireland that could help you save money on your home heating oil.
Power to Switch is a free service that compares electricity and gas suppliers in Northern Ireland to help you find a better energy deal.
Talk Money Week 2023 – Start saving in 2024
It’s Talk Money Week and each day this week we’re featuring ‘one thing’ you can… read more
Talk Money Week 2023 – Be a mindful spender
It’s Talk Money Week and each day this week we’re featuring ‘one thing’ you can… read more
Talk Money Week 2023 – Start budgeting and manage your debt
It’s Talk Money Week and each day this week we’re featuring ‘one thing’ you can… read more
Talk Money Week 2023 – Reduce your household bills
Today marks the start of Talk Money Week and this year’s theme is ‘Do one… read more
Winter edition of the Apex Observer out now!
The winter edition of the Apex Observer has been published online and is being distributed… read more
Get the most out of your photovoltaic panels
If your property has photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on the roof, these will generate electricity… read more
Welfare Advice Clinic in Glen Community Complex
Apex tenants from the Andersonstown, Shaws Road, Lenadoon and Suffolk Road areas of Belfast can… read more
Talk Money Week 2022
This week, we have been supporting ‘Talk Money Week’ on our social media channels –… read more
