Financial Help This Winter Residents who need help with food, fuel or other household essentials can get help this Winter through the recently announced Household Support Fund. The fund, administered by Breckland Council, is to support residents with financial uncertainties, providing a bridge between the end of furlough, the reduction in Universal Credit, and increases in the cost of household bills and fuel. There is a major focus on supporting families, with 50% of the fund allocated to households with children and the remaining 50% of the grant is used to assist other households It is recognised that some residents may experience unexpected financial hardship but do not meet the criteria set out above. In these circumstances, applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. You can only make a new claim for the fund if the following apply: You are over the age of 18, you live in the district and your claim relates to financial support for food, fuel, or other household essentials due to financial uncertainty. Anyone wishing to apply to the fund should visit the Breckland Council website and complete the application form: www.breckland.gov.uk/ apply-household-support-fund
Partner agencies can refer people by email and with consent, should provide details of the person requiring support, their contact details and reason for the request. The Community Team will contact the applicant directly to review eligibility and complete the required information. The address is: communitysupport@breckland.gov.uk Applications meeting the criteria set out above will be eligible for a one-off payment of up to £200 per household. Final amounts paid will be agreed based on individual circumstances, following a conversation with the applicant to ascertain the need. Further help may be available through the Norfolk Assistance Scheme which aims to provide support to Norfolk residents who are struggling with their living costs. For more information, visit the Norfolk County Council website and search ‘NAS’. Website: www.norfolk.gov.uk
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