Struggling households in Worcestershire are encouraged to verify if they are eligible for receiving up to £500 in energy bill assistance. To qualify for this support, residents must reside in Malvern, Worcester, Wychavon, Bromsgrove, Redditch, or Wyre Forest District, and have a gross annual household income of £24,570 or less if they are single with no children. For other households, the income threshold is £31,000, excluding any received benefits.
Applicants must have no household savings and meet one of five vulnerability criteria, such as being in receipt of DWP benefits, being of state pension age, or having young children under four years old. Households with children under 18, or young adults up to 21 in full-time education, could receive up to £500 in energy assistance, while other households could receive up to £300.
The energy payments will be disbursed directly to the supplier or through Post Office vouchers for pre-payment customers. The scheme is part of the Household Support Fund initiated by Worcestershire County Council to aid vulnerable families. For those outside Worcestershire, it is advisable to inquire with the local council for available support options.
In Surrey, residents over 18 with household savings below £2,000, an annual income under £27,007.50 before taxes, and deductions can receive supermarket vouchers up to £300. Nottingham City Council is distributing £100 vouchers to low-income or benefit recipients, with a random allocation process for 10,000 households. Wakefield Council is offering food vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support. Pensioners receiving Council Tax Support have already received a £70 voucher, while other support recipients will receive vouchers ranging from £50 to £70 in December.
Residents are encouraged to check the eligibility criteria and apply through the Act On Energy website for the energy bill support scheme.