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New Crisis & Resilience Grant and Oil Heating Grant available

 How to access the Crisis and Resilience Grant and Oil Heating Support

The Department for Work and Pensions has released a new crisis grant to support those affected by cost of living pressures. The new Crisis & Resilience Fund replaces the Household Support Fund and can be accessed online via the Gloucestershire County Council Family Hub webpages. Crisis and Resilience Fund

Gloucestershire residents facing an immediate financial crisis, should apply online with the correct supporting evidence. GCC will assess each case and make payments directly to individuals who qualify.

In addition, the Department for Work and Pensions has released a specific fund for those who qualify and need help to pay for their oil heating. This will also be accessed via the Crisis & Resilience Fund on the GCC Family Hub webpages. Crisis and Resilience Fund

Severn Wye Age UK Energy Vouchers

If you are NOT on a pre-payment meter, you can be referred to Severn Wye Energy Agency for energy vouchers. They have been funded by Gloucestershire County to provide these for the County. This is by referral only so please contact us at 01453 766321 or customer.services@stroud.gov.uk if you would like us to refer you to the scheme.

Warm and Well

Warm and Well - https://warmandwell.co.uk

You can also visit Warm and Well for advice and support on managing your home energy. If your household income is under £30,000 and you privately own or rent an inefficient property, you could qualify for free support.

Warm and Well is managed by Severn Wye Energy Agency Ltd on behalf of the local authorities in Gloucestershire.

 

Seek advice about money worries

If you are worried about paying your utility bills, seek advice early rather than let things spiral out of control. Contact Stroud and Cotswolds Citizens Advice. They will talk through your concerns and may be able to help you access emergency funding to help with bills or other debt.

There are also national and other local charities to support with money concerns. 

Apply for a discount on water bills

Households on low income can apply for financial support through their local water provider. Please visit their website to see what support is available.

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