Household support fund
Energy and food cost support
If you need additional financial help due to exceptional hardship, you may be eligible for help with food, energy or other essentials.
Applications for the household support fund will be made online, but please be aware that:
- you can only make one application in any six month period
- if you live with a spouse or partner, you must make a joint application for your household even if your spouse/partner does not apply. Your eligibility will depend on your joint income and savings
- all applications relating to exceptional support are required to provide proof of household income. We may also request further information relating to your income and expenditure during the assessment of your application
- applications without the necessary supporting evidence may be rejected
The application process for these payments is currently being developed and is therefore not currently available. This webpage will be updated once the application process becomes available so please continue to check this page.
If you are currently struggling, we have lots of information available regarding Cost of living, other benefits and grants available, and our HELP scheme which provides support in an emergency or crisis situation for food, furniture and white goods.
