. The scheme, which is currently worth £842million, is there to help those on the lowest incomes with the rising cost of living. Each council gets a different portion of funding depending on the size of the catchment area, population, and need. The vouchers or grants on offer vary by location so you'll have to check to see what you can get and how your council will pay you. You'll usually need to be on a low income to receive the help. Eligible households with Oxfordshire County Council as their local authority can get £450, depending on their circumstances. The council said the support is being given to households who didn't get the £900 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Instead, the cash will go to those who receive Housing Benefits but don't get any other qualifying benefits. So if you receive any of the following, you won't be able to get this specific cash help: Universal Credit Income-based Jobseekers Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Pension credit Eligible households will receive a letter from the council this summer with more information on how to claim the payment. Can I get help if I don't live in Oxfordshire? Yes, but the help available to you will depend on where you live. Each council is distributing their share of the HSF differently. Some are handing out vouchers, while others are making bank transfers to eli){kind=link}
THOUSANDS of households are being urged to look out for a letter explaining how they can get £450 in free cash.
The cost of living crisis has taken a toll on all of us, forcing many household to tighten their purse strings and look for extra help.
But there is help out there for those most in need and this particular support comes through the Household Support Fund (HSF).
The scheme, which is currently worth £842million, is there to help those on the lowest incomes with the rising cost of living.
Each council gets a different portion of funding depending on the size of the catchment area, population, and need.