THOUSANDS of households have just days left to apply for essential £75 cost of living vouchers – and here’s how you can claim yours.
Warwickshire County Council have urged families who are struggling with their utility bills to apply for the support now before it’s too late.
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The council’s Local Welfare Scheme is distributing the funding provided by the Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fun for those finding it difficult to afford their household bills.
The Household Support Fund can provide short-term financial assistance through a one-off £75 voucher payment.
Families and households in Warwickshire can apply whether they are users of pre-payment meters, pay by direct debit or on a receipt of an energy or water bill.
But the council have warned that all applications for the payment must be made by September 22.
Residents who live in Warwickshire are advised to contact the Local Welfare Scheme team if they require confidential discussions about their situation.
Warwickshire County Councillor Heather Timms, said: “We understand that the cost of household energy continues to present ongoing challenges for households.
“Through the Household Support Fund, we are able to offer some small relief and we urge Warwickshire residents to get in touch as soon as possible to find out more about making an application and enquire about other support that may also be available.”
Anyone who is currently entitled to benefits eligible free school meals has also automatically been offered this support package and will not have to make a further application.
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For more information on how to apply for the £75 support voucher, residents should visit the Warwickshire County Council website.
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