HELP and advice is available at a Cost Of Living event being held in Dawlish.

Charities and organisations will be on hand to give free information and assistance on issues including housing, energy bills, food support and maximising household income.

Anyone struggling to make ends meet is invited to attend the event which is being held at on Thursday October 30 between noon and 2.30pm at the Strand Centre.

Agencies taking part include the Department for Work and Pensions, Citizens Advice Teignbridge, Age UK, South West Water, Teign Housing, Teignbridge Council and Devon County Council early years and children’s services.