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Cost of Living Survey 2026

1.How would you describe your current financial situation?
2.Compared to a year ago, how has your financial situation changed?
3.How confident do you feel about managing your finances over the next 12 months?
4.Which household costs have increased the most for you in the past year? (Tick all that apply)
5.Other:
6.How difficult do you find it to pay your energy bills?
7.In the last 12 months, have you had to cut back on any of the following because of money worries? (Tick all that apply)
8.What are your main sources of income? (Tick all that apply)
9.Are you receiving Pension Credit?
10.If no and you would like to check whether you are eligible for Pension Credit, or any other benefits e.g. Attendance Allowance, please leave your contact details below:
11.Have recent government budget decisions made a difference to your finances?
12.If yes, please tell us how:
13.How often do you worry about money?
14.Has financial pressure affected your health or wellbeing? (Tick all that apply)
15.What are your biggest financial worries for the future? (Tick up to 3)
16.Other:
17.What do you think the Government should do to better support older people during the cost of living crisis?
18.What do you think Redbridge Council should do to better support older people during the cost of living crisis?
19.Do you have any other comments about how rising costs are affecting you, or suggestions on how things can be improved?
20.Gender
21.Age
22.Ethnicity
23.Household
24.Accommodation
25.Physical Health
26.Mental Health
27.Employment