Havering Council has launched a new package of financial support to help residents through the winter months. The COVID Winter Grant Scheme will allow the Council to help the most vulnerable households and families with children who have been worst affected by the pandemic.
This
help means low-income families will be able to claim cash payments of £170.00 a
month to help with heating and other essential utility bills. Meanwhile
individuals or smaller households with low incomes can also get £100 per month
to keep their homes warm this winter.
Residents can apply for support online
through the existing DABD online application form, and DABD will then follow up
applications by phone. People can view the full eligibility criteria and apply
for support at: https://www.havering.gov.uk/info/20012/housing_benefit_and_council_tax_support/463/money_advice_and_benefits_help/3
The
Winter Grant Scheme also includes the continued support to ensure no child goes
hungry during the school holidays.
The
Havering Christmas 2020 School Meal Holiday Scheme provides £30 per child over
the two week Christmas holiday period for children who are of statutory school
age and who are eligible under for benefit related free school meals during
term time.
If
parents/carers received payment for the October half term support scheme, they
do not need to apply for the Christmas 2020 scheme and will receive money into
their nominated bank account automatically.
If
parents/carers did not apply in October but wish to do so now, or their
circumstances have changed and are now eligible for benefit related free school
meals, they can apply using the link below;
www.havering.gov.uk/covid19mealsupport
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