Discretionary Council Support re Cost of Living

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olympian
olympian Online Community Member Posts: 7 Connected
edited June 2022 in Benefits and income
I live in Barnet. Don’t qualify for CT payment because I am in CT Band E. These discretionary funds have been much vaunted by the govt, but I know nothing about how Barnet will operate such a scheme.
This is important because funds have been allocated to be disbursed by a set time period, and I’m worried I have missed the boat.
Can anyone help, first of all, by indicating how many discretionary schemes there are?
Ive heard of discretionary energy rebate scheme. Then Household Support Scheme.
Maybe there are more schemes, just to befuddle all and sundry!

Thanks 

O

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited June 2022
    You will need to look at the Council web site for information on how the funds are being used and how to apply for help.
    https://www.barnet.gov.uk/householdsupportfund
  • olympian
    olympian Online Community Member Posts: 7 Connected
    I have, actually! 
    See this link, which is of no help at all, unless this scheme only relates to families with children. 
     
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited June 2022
    From the website page linked to above

    Support information for adults

    If you need financial help with the cost of living, heating your home and providing food, there are lots of different organisations that can help.

    They offer a range of information and advice, support to manage your money, maximise your income, and can help if you are in debt or need financial assistance.

    For Adults over 55 please call AgeUK Barnet and ask for the Household Support Fund Team on 020 8203 5040External link or email Age UK BarnetExternal link

    For Adults over 18 but under 54 please call BOOST and ask for Household Support Fund Team on 020 8359 2442External link or email BOOSTExternal link

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    olympian said:
    I have, actually! 
    See this link, which is of no help at all, unless this scheme only relates to families with children. 
     

    That's the same link as calcotti posted. In that link it says.. The fund will support households who would struggle to meet food and energy bills without support. So it's not just for families with children.
    I'm not aware of any other schemes like this. Do you qualify for any of the cost of living payments? see link. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

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