Hastings emergency welfare
By Jon McNamara

The Hastings council provide financial help and other support from the local welfare scheme. The government operates this programme in partnership with other charity as well as not-for-profit organisations in the area, including credit unions,…

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Wealden discretionary support
By Jon McNamara

Residents local to Wealden can get financial help from the council in one of two ways. The first form of assistance from the Discretionary support scheme is for paying utility bills. This may be electric,…

In categories: Wealden
Transportation help for older people and seniors
By Jon McNamara

Older people often have mobility issues. There are charities as well as government transportation benefits to help them get around their local town or city or even travel across the UK. The schemes and benefits…

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Thanet emergency welfare support financial help
By Jon McNamara

The emergency welfare scheme in Thanet is for families on a low income, Universal Credit, or government benefits. The council provides claimants with free grants/vouchers to pay bills (utility, electric, housing), free food vouchers, white…

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Government rent help from Housing Benefit – Low Housing Allowance (LHA)
By Jon McNamara

Government rent help is provided by Housing Benefit, also called the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) scheme if the applicant is renting from a private landlord. The programme has gone through changes, but it is still…

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London Housing moves scheme
By Jon McNamara

Residents of London can get help in moving to a new borough or part of the city. The Housing Moves scheme is for tenants that live in social or council housing and the aim of…

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Low interest rate loans
By Jon McNamara

If you need to borrow money to help pay the bills, always use a low interest loan. They can be obtained from credit unions, your local council, and some charities near you as listed below….

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Council welfare schemes help top up prepayment energy meters
By Jon McNamara

A family on a low income can struggle to keep up the credit on their pre-paid energy meter. Millions need assistance each year paying electric bills. One place to turn to for help in topping…

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Crisis loans
By Jon McNamara

There are many types of crisis loans in the UK. They can be used in an emergency for paying bills and living costs, including fuel, housing expenses, rent arrears and other expenses. Families can apply…

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Free heating system repairs, boilers, and insulation
By Jon McNamara

There are several ways in which the vulnerable can get free heating systems or repairs to their home. There is assistance including boilers or free repairs to heating systems. Homes can get insulation or free…

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