Support with the cost of living
We are aware that the cost of living rises are hitting people hard. The Government has announced several grants to try to help make your money go further. Some of the support available for workers, benefit claimants, people with disabilities and pensioners can be found below.
Cost of Living Payments
You may be able to get up to five payments to help with the cost of living if you are getting certain benefits or tax credits.
To be entitled to up to 3 cost of living payments you must be in receipt of:
- Income based Jobseekers allowance (JSA)
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
How much you will receive and when:
- £299 - paid between Tuesday 6th February and Thursday 22nd February 2024.
Warm Home Discount
Some customers will be entitled to receive a warm home discount of £150 off their electricity bill for Winter 23/24. This scheme has not yet opened, and further details will be provided as soon as they are released.
Benefit Check
Speak with our Tenancy Support team on 0800 9530213 (option 4) and have a benefit check. It is estimated that around £19bn a year in welfare benefits goes unclaimed. £7.5bn of this is unclaimed Universal Credit.
Household Support Fund
If you are struggling to pay for essentials like food and heating you may be able to apply to your local council for help from the Household Support Fund. Each council has its own criteria and application process.
Check with your local council to find out what support is available or you can call our Tenancy Support team on 0800 9530213 (option 4) who will be happy to help you make an application.