Thousands of households are set to get a £185 payment straight into bank account. The money is being paid by City of York Council in partnership with the government’s Household Support Fund for financially vulnerable families, which runs until March next year (2024) amid the Cost of Living crisis.
Households have received more than 26 million awards from the household support fund since its launch in October 2021, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Customers considered to be eligible were sent an invitation letter with a link to a simple online form to gather up-to-date payment details. The invitation letter included a link to the online claim form and unique reference number.
A second payment of £185 will be paid at the end of November and this will be paid automatically. You do not need to apply again. The money is being distributed by City of York Council as part of the Household Support Fund and families should have received an email explaining if they should apply earlier this year.
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride said: “The best way we can protect family finances is by driving down inflation, but as it reduces, we recognise that cost-of-living pressures remain for some of the most vulnerable households.” Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression Mims Davies said: “We have seen some wonderfully innovative and locally focused uses of the additional money by local councils to ensure support is delivered to those families and those needing extra help in tough times…
“This household support fund awareness week, I do encourage anyone in the country who is struggling to cover costs to speak to their local council about what extra support is available in their area. I know local MPs will be keen to do the same, so their constituents know the additional help available on their doorstep.”
