THOUSANDS of households can get up to £500 as a one-off payment directly into their bank accounts.
The cash support comes through the Household Support Fund which is currently worth £842million.
The scheme 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.