Living & Housing
Where you live affects how safe, settled, and in control you feel.
This space is here to help you understand housing options, manage day-to-day living, and feel more confident navigating things that are rarely explained clearly - especially when you’re expected to just “know” without being shown.
There’s no right pace. Take what you need, when you need it.
Latest Guides
Featured Resources from Utilita Energy
🔌 Energy in Your Home: The Basics
Starting out in your own place can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to things like energy bills, meters, and suppliers. This guide breaks it all down in a way that actually makes sense - from how energy works in your home, to choosing a supplier, understanding your meter, and what to do in an emergency.
It’s designed to help you feel more confident, avoid common mistakes, and stay in control of your energy - without the stress.
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💡Use Less, Save More: Everyday Energy Tips
Saving money on energy doesn’t have to mean big changes. This guide shares simple, realistic ways to reduce your energy use across the year - from small daily habits to seasonal tips that actually make a difference.
Whether it’s turning your heating down slightly, using appliances more efficiently, or making the most of natural light, these are practical changes that can help you save money and feel more in control of your bills.
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👶 New Parents Energy Guide: Keeping Costs Manageable
Bringing a baby home is a big moment - but it can also come with unexpected increases in energy costs. This guide offers simple, supportive advice to help you keep your home warm, safe, and affordable during those early months.
From managing room temperatures to reducing heat loss and keeping washing costs down, it’s all about helping you care for your baby without added financial pressure.
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You don’t have to have everything sorted to be here - we're just glad you are.
Whether you’re preparing to move, already living independently, or feeling unsure about what comes next, this space is designed to support you without pressure or overwhelm.
Signposted Organisations
Sometimes you might want support that goes beyond Adelphi - and that’s okay. The organisations shared here are included to help you find additional or specialist support if you need it.
The organisations shown below are a small selection included within the Support Directory. The full directory includes these and additional services, organised by topic and need, so you can explore what feels most relevant to your own situation.
Adelphi is not affiliated with, nor does it deliver or manage, these services. Each organisation remains responsible for its own support, information, and delivery.
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Housing advice, homelessness support, and information about housing rights.
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Housing and wider support for young people facing homelessness or housing insecurity.
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Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work, and legal issues.
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Information about local authority support and entitlements for care-experienced young people.
EXPLORE MORE WITH ADELPHI: This is just one part of the wider Adelphi ecosystem. Discover our other initiatives and support, designed to empower and reduce barriers for care-experienced people across the UK.