 area can get grant vouchers worth £200 to cover the cost of food or energy bills. The vouchers are being distributed by BCP Council through Citizens Advice BCP in three batches. But the first round is closing tomorrow which means eligible households have just hours left to apply. Live in the BCP Council area Be over the age of 16 and living independently of parents or carers Be struggling to pay for essentials because you don't have enough money to pay for them Provide the required proof of your identity, BCP Council residency and household financial information, including a summary for every person in your household not in full-time education. You may also be required to provide proof of income, such as a recent bank statement. You can apply for one of the vouchers by contacting the BCP Citizens Advice branch on 0808 278 7939. Alternatively, you can apply on its website or in-person. It's worth bearing in mind each household can only apply for one of the vouchers a maximum of two times each year starting from April 1. Eligible residents are being issued with vouchers on a first-come, first-serve basis. What about if I don't live in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole? You might be in line for help, even if you don't live in the area. Each council has been allotted a unique sh){kind=link}
HOUSEHOLDS have just hours left to claim £200 in free cash to help pay for energy bills and food.
The help comes via the government’s Household Support Fund which is worth £842million.
The fund has been shared between councils in England which are distributing the cash.
That means what you can get varies depending on where you live, but in most cases help is offered to those on a low income or benefits.
Households in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area can get grant vouchers worth £200 to cover the cost of food or energy bills.