Household Support Fund
Households who are struggling with the cost of household essentials can get help with food and household costs from the Government’s Household Support Fund
Council Tax Support
You may be able to get help with your Council Tax if you are, or someone who lives with you is, on a low income or disabled
Change in Circumstances
If you claim benefits and your circumstances change you need to tell us as soon as possible, at least within one calendar month of when the change happened.
Evidence upload
If we have asked you to send further evidence or you have further evidence to send us you can upload it here
Housing Benefit
You can still claim housing benefit if you're on a low income and live in supported, temporary or emergency accommodation or if you and your partner are both eligible for Pension Credit.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is available if you are working age, on a low income or not working due to illness, disability or caring commitments
Discretionary Housing Payments
If your Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit does not cover your rent you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment to help pay your rent
Essential Living Fund
Our Essential Living Fund can provide emergency help if a resident is facing a financial crisis.
Overpayments
If you get more housing benefit or council tax support than you are entitled to, this is called an overpayment and you will usually have to pay the money back
Fraud
Information on reporting fraud - including Housing Benefit fraud and Council Tax Support fraud
Other support
In addition to services provided by the council, you can also get free, confidential, independent advice from other local and national organisations
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