Summer Cost of Living Payment: Households Can Receive Up to £550 in August

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By Lydia Amazouz Published on 29 July 2024 11:45
Summer Cost of Living Payment: Households Can Receive Up to £550 in August
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UK households are being informed about special payments meant to help with the cost of living. These payments are provided through the Household Support Fund (HSF) managed by local councils are expected to be issued in various regions across the country throughout August.

Cost of Living Assistance: Local Authorities Distributing Up to £550 in Grants

Several local authorities have already started issuing the cost of living payments, which are funded by the government.
Those with remaining funds will continue to distributing money throughout the month of August, so people facing financial difficulties can apply for the cost of living assistance.
This support is available to those having trouble affording essential items including food, gas, and electricity. While many who qualify for this aid are on benefits, it is not a condition for eligibility.
Councils are providing grants of up to £550, although the amounts may be lower in some regions. For example, residents in Birmingham are receiving £200.

Local Authorities Warn Funds May Run Out Soon

Local authorities have set a limit on the funds they can distribute and administrators are warning that these resources are expected to be exhausted quickly because of high demand, especially in areas with significant poverty. As a result, the available support will continue only until the current funds are depleted.
Dudley Council, for instance, has already closed its summer support programme due to a surge in applications.
Although the funds are meant to last until September, many areas could run out of money before then, so those in need should submit an application as soon as possible.
People are advised to reach out to their local councils in order to know more about Household Support Fund. Birmingham City Council stated: “Birmingham Voluntary Service Council’s will be distributing grants of up to £200 to Birmingham households currently facing financial hardship.
The funds are intended to help households with food costs and energy payments. “We will continue to accept applications until September 30, 2024 or until all funding has been exhausted, if sooner.”

3 comments on «Summer Cost of Living Payment: Households Can Receive Up to £550 in August»

  • Rajindra Sond

    I am a single parent with a 8 year old son and applied for the house hold fund last October and till now have not heard from anyone. With summer holidays just started and cost of food,gas and electricity hitting the roof I’m finding it very hard to cope I talk to my council they give me numbers to call and vise versa the others do the same and I get no where PLEASE IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME GET IN TOUCH WITH THIS HOUSE HOLD FUND AND FIND OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. Feel like I’m going crazy please don’t ignore me just need Help.

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  • Patricia

    No one in Bristol gets this cost of living payment this is ridiculous other parts of the country get it so why not Bristol

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  • Bee saunders

    I’ve been refused in sandwell since it started.

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