UK households who've lost Winter Fuel Payment being given 'one off' £200

Thousands who missed out on Winter Fuel Payment are set to get a one-off £120 boost. The payment forms part of the Government-funded Household Support Fund scheme after the new Labour Party government extended the previous Conservative Party government's Fund.

nThe Norfolk Household Support Fund (funded through the Norfolk County Council Cost of Living Support Scheme) is returning to help with the rising costs of household bills. This round of funding can support any households who are particularly vulnerable to increasing cost of living. This funding is not means tested but the organisation will need to have an understanding of the applicant’s circumstances before applying.

The Household Support Fund has been created to provide a straightforward route for frontline Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to deliver vital and immediate financial support with household bills.

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This funding is to complement the existing support provided through your services, which should include signposting and provision of information to those who are particularly vulnerable to the increasing cost of living. The local authority will issue £200 payments to those who have been identified as particularly vulnerable to the cost of living crisis, to help with the cost of household bills such as food and energy costs.

It states: "The Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) awards funding to Norfolk County Council as part of the HSF to support vulnerable people. While much of this funding has been allocated to specific organisations and initiatives, all local councils in the country have been given funding to meet any emergency needs of residents we identify through our existing frontline services."

It adds: "You do not need to contact us. If you have been identified as eligible to receive this funding, we will contact you in writing." The council will also be allocating £400,000 to ensure libraries and museums can serve as warm spaces for residents, offering free hot drinks.