As part of the Household Support Fund from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Bedford Council is still accepting applications for £150 cash grants.
There is just one week left to claim up to supermarket vouchers and cost of living payments, UK households have been warned. As part of the Household Support Fund from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ), Bedford Council is still accepting applications for £150 cash grants.
You can claim if you are over the state pension age and in receipt of council tax support. The money will be paid directly into your bank account.- Households where the council tax payer is of working age, dependent children are included in the household, and are in receipt of a council tax support can also claim.
These households can also apply for a £150 cash grant, paid directly into their bank accounts. The deadline to apply for both forms of funding is February 28. To apply, visit bedford.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/grants-and-funding/household-support-fund-2024-25.
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The council explained: “The Council are now accepting applications from households where the Council Tax payer is of pensionable age and are in receipt of a Council Tax Support claim. If you meet the above criteria and have previously applied to the Household Support Fund and are still eligible, you will automatically receive a payment of £150 directly into your bank account in December 2024. You do not need to make a new application.
“If you have recently changed bank accounts, please email HSF@bedford.gov.uk and with a copy or photo of your new bank details. You can send a screenshot of your online bank details or a bank statement, but this must include your name, account number and sort code. This does not need to include your balance or any transactions. Failure to provide these details may incur a delay in your payment.”
The local authority went on to add: “For those households who have not made an application before or have previously been refused due to not being eligible, please make a new application.
“Please note, you will be required to provide evidence of your bank account to enable direct payments to be made. Applications close on 28 February 2025.”