The Chancellor said the Household Support Fund would be extended to 'provide targeted support for those who need it most'
The government is extending the Household Support Fund for a further six months, it was announced today . The scheme, which has been a lifeline for thousands of low-income families since it launched in 2021, was due to come to an end on 30 September.
She said the extension of the Fund will 'provide targeted support for those who need it most as we head into the winter months'.£421 million support The latest extension of the Fund, worth £421 million will provide support by helping vulnerable households, particularly with the costs of energy, food and water.
The Department for Work and Pensions , stated that the government is also looking for ways to provide sustainable support to vulnerable households in the longer term, particularly looking at tackling the root causes of poverty. What is the Household Support Fund? The Household Support Fund is a financial support scheme funded by the DWP.
Councils can apply for a share of the money which is then used on struggling families in their districts through cash payments, supermarket vouchers, support with energy bills and more. Sometimes support is sent through automatically if you claim certain benefits or have kids on free school meals.
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