Eligible people could be entitled to extra financial support worth £8,017.22 to help with winter costs.
UK households could be in line to claim more than £8,000 this December to help with winter costs. Those eligible and claiming Universal Credit could receive extra financial support worth £8,017.22.
Each local council has different rules about eligibility, what help will be awarded and the maximum amount you can get. The highest payment is in Camden, in London, which provides payments of up to £500. For instance, a 75 percent reduction on a Band D home with average council tax payments could save you £1,628.25.
Welfare assistance scheme The Local Welfare Assistance scheme provides emergency financial support for individuals on low incomes. This funding is distributed by local councils and eligibility often includes being on certain benefits, such as Universal Credit. Help to Save - £25 in December The Help to Save programme is designed to help people on Universal Credit build up their savings. You will receive a 50 percent bonus on everything you save into the account, up to a maximum of £300 a year.
For instance, parents in Wales receive £200, while amounts in England range from £25 to £170. However, some councils don’t offer grants at all, so check your local authority website to see what’s available.
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