Additional financial support

Topics

Who can apply, what you need to provide with your application, and how to ask for a review if you do not agree with a decision on your application.

What Discretionary Housing Payments cover and do not cover, who can apply, how to apply for payments and how to make an appeal.

Who can apply for Local Welfare Assistance (LWA), how to apply, what happens after you apply and other sources of help.

The Household Support Fund is available to households who are in financial crisis and have substantial energy debts.

Find out about Pension Credit and other help you can get if you are over State Pension age.

If you are eligible for a second adult rebate you could get a discount of up to 25% off your Council Tax.

If you care for someone, you or the person you care for may be able to claim some benefits, allowances or tax reductions.