West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will be providing further financial support to pensioners and vulnerable residents as part of the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) extended Household Support Fund.
Any pensioners who are eligible will receive a one-off payment of £100 in the form of a Post Office Payout voucher (similar to a store voucher), which may be cashed, paid into a bank account, or used to pay a utility bill.
Pensioners who receive the Pension Credit payment and also are already in receipt of disability payments from the DWP will be able to apply for a top up payment £50 food voucher.
Those pensioners eligible for the voucher will receive a letter enabling them to claim the payment from any Post Office branch. To receive the funds all they will need to do is take their letter to their local Post Office, along with official form of identification (further details will be provided in their letter).
If you are eligible for this help, you will not need to contact the council to apply for the funding unless you are claiming a disability top up payment. All eligible households will be contacted.
Help with your money
If you are a NPH resident, our friendly financial inclusion officers are here for you if you need help. If you’re struggling to pay your rent and bills, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Just call the team on 0300 330 7003 and they’ll be happy to help.
If you're struggling with anything that makes it hard to manage your tenancy, our housing support team may be able to help. Find out more about the team here: Our housing support service
West Northamptonshire Council has put together information on support available to manage the cost of living crisis. Head to their webpage to find out more: Cost of living support