The third Monday in January is often called “Blue Monday” because cold weather, dark days, arriving credit card bills, and the long wait until the next holiday can make people feel low.
It doesn’t have to be that way. If you struggle with your mood in January, there are some simple and practical things that you can do to help keep the blues away:

Looking to move homes this year? Our Mutual Exchange service allows you to swap homes with other residents.
We organised a Mutual Exchange event in Norfolk, inviting local residents to come along and discover whether a home swap might work better for them.

The Government has recently announced some changes to the Winter Fuel Payment, so we’ve pulled together some information to help explain it…

For many people Christmas can be a lovely time to rest, connect with others, and enjoy small traditions. But for some, it can also be a tough time. Some of us feel lonely or unsafe or find this season brings painful memories or extra pressure.
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. We’re here to support you.

When life started to feel overwhelming, Carl knew he needed support but wasn’t sure where to turn. He was dealing with money worries at the same time as managing autism, ADHD and his mental health, which made asking for help feel even harder.