Hardship Support

Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme

The Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme helps the most vulnerable residents at times of unavoidable crisis when they have no other means of help.

It also administers the Household Support Fund, which provides one-off financial support for people in need as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. It can help families with children, other vulnerable households and individuals facing hardship this winter, to ensure that they have the support they need to afford food, energy, water bills and associated costs.

To enquire or apply call the Local Welfare Scheme:

Visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/localwelfarescheme

Debt and Benefits Support

Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on a range of subjects, including benefits, debt, money management, consumer rights, employment and more.
Call 0800 144 8848 or visit: www.casouthwarwickshire.org.uk
For more information on debt advice, Universal Credit and help with household bills, visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/benefitsandwelfare

Housing Advice and Support

Contact Warwick District Council

Visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/hrs . Tel: 01926 456129

Help with Household Costs

If you are struggling to pay bills or manage energy debt, call the Act On Energy helpline on 0800 988 2881 or visit www.actonenergy.org.uk for advice.

Other support is available from:
• Affordable Warmth Grants:  www.affordablewarmthgrants.co.uk
• British Gas Energy Trust:  www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
• Council Tax Benefit:  www.gov.uk/council-tax-benefit
• Housing benefit:  www.gov.uk/housing-benefit
• Warm Home Discount Scheme: www.gov.uk/warm-home-discount-scheme

Pandemic Support

Find information about local organisations, groups and agencies that provide activities, advice, services and support during the COVID-19 pandemic at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/coronavirusdirectory
Call 01926 410410 for help if you don’t know where to turn and are in need of financial or emotional support.

Help for Families

The Family Information Service is a one-stop shop for Warwickshire families looking for information, advice and one-to-one support on all family matters such as childcare, relationships, health, finance and special educational needs and disabilities.

Go to www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fis or call 01926 742274

Food supply help and advice

For a range of food solutions for people who may be isolated, vulnerable or in financial crisis visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/foodsupport

Foodbanks in Warwickshire offer food support if you are in financial difficulty. If you need a food parcel because you’re unable to afford food, contact your local food bank. Find details at
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/foodbanks

Low-income families whose children are eligible for free school meals will be offered meals for those children by their schools, during term time. Apply at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals