Household Support Fund Awareness Week – 16-22 October
The Household Support Fund is there to help households who are struggling with the cost of essentials. This includes families, pensioners, unpaid carers, care leavers and those with disabilities.
Between 16-22 October, DWP is holding a Household Support Fund Awareness Week to promote the work that local authorities have done in providing support for those in need and to encourage people to visit their council’s website or contact their local council office to find out what support is available.
“Our £842 million extension to the Household Support Fund this year is delivering vital support at a local level to some of the most vulnerable families in England.
“Where it be providing energy efficient white goods to help save on costs, funning free budget cooking classes or offering support for families with their finances, this Household Support Fund Awareness Week and beyond, I encourage anyone struggling to get in touch with their local council to find out what support is available in their area.”
Mims Davies MP, Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression
This scheme is one of many to support households with the cost of living, including Cost of Living Payments, Social Tariffs and help with childcare costs.
Click here to read the Easy Read guidance for more information on the Household Support Fund.
Visit the Help for Households website to find out about the support available.