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Get help with the rising cost of living
Financial support and advice
Emergency support
You can apply to the discretionary support fund if you live in Croydon and are in financial hardship and need emergency support.
Government Cost of Living Payments
Residents on means-tested benefits are set to receive Cost of Living Payments directly from the government, totalling £650.
The government has been automatically paying the first instalment of £326 to eligible households to help with cost of living pressures. The remaining amount will follow in a second instalment in the autumn.
Government Cost of Living Payments
Money Helper
If you are worried about debts or have missed payments, you can get free, confidential, and independent debt advice from the government approved Money Helper
Money Helper
Household support fund
The Household Support Fund can help if you are facing hardship or emergency, including struggling to pay bills or afford food. The scheme provides support, such as vouchers, wherever possible, rather than cash grants.
Paying for adult social care
If you have less than £23,250 in savings, you may get some or all of your adult social care costs covered. Find out how to get a financial assessment that will determine any financial support you are eligible for.
Help for households - support with energy bills
You can find further government support such as: the energy price guarantee, warm home discount and the help to heat scheme. Read more about how you can get help with your energy bills.
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