Vulnerable Haringey residents to share £4.2m government cash

Haringey Council has been allocated the money from the government’s Household Support Fund to support vulnerable residents across the borough

A health visitor talking to a senior woman during a home visit

Thousands of low-income households in Haringey will receive cost-of-living payments from the government’s Household Support Fund, the council has confirmed.

Haringey Council has been allocated £4.2million to support vulnerable residents across the borough.

Pensioners receiving council tax support or housing benefit but not pension credit will receive £150 to help pay for their energy bills and other essentials.

The council says it has made it a priority to support those most in need, with the fund helping households struggling to pay for expenses such as food, energy bills or clothing.

Seema Chandwani, cabinet member for resident services and tackling inequality, said: “The government’s decision to extend the Household Support Fund for another year is welcome news for our borough and we will ensure the funds are allocated where they will have the most impact.

“We know our residents including a number of pensioners are facing enormous cost-of-living pressures and this continued funding will enable us to provide much-needed vital support to our most vulnerable households and anyone in financial hardship.

“The funding will make a significant difference to struggling families as we do everything in our power to assist them.”

Support includes £195 for households with a disabled family member facing financial hardship. Automatic payments of £95 will also go to eligible residents, including those on a low income and care leavers. Up to £1.3m will go towards these payments.

The council will reach out to eligible households so there is no need to apply for the funding. Residents will get a letter from the council with a voucher they can cash at any Post Office branch.

Almost £2m of the fund will be used to provide food vouchers during the holidays for children across the borough who receive free school meals.

The Haringey Support Fund will receive £300,000 so that residents can apply for additional one-off support if they are facing financial hardship.

To find out more about the Haringey Support Fund and to apply:
Visit haringey.gov.uk/community-support-safety/haringey-here-to-help/haringey-support-fund

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