Salford Assist is a Salford City Council scheme that can offer short term support to people who are in a crisis, emergency or major disaster situation. These situations can mean that you are unable to meet the basic needs of yourself or your family.
What time does Salford assist open?
The phone line is free and is available Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm (excluding bank holidays). You can also visit your local gateway centre or Broughton Hub if you need support with the application and staff will be able to help.
How much is the Salford support Fund?
Salford City Council has gained £2.7 million in funding to support its most vulnerable residents with key costs this winter.
How do I contact Salford City Council?
Outside normal office hours, including weekends and public holidays, the council’s emergency service can be contacted by telephoning 0161 794 8888 or use our contact form.
How do I get a 200 pound local council?
In the winter of 2022/23 a £200 payment will be made to households where anyone is receiving one of the following benefits between 1 September 2022 and 31 January 2023: Universal Credit, Tax Credits and other legacy means-tested benefits, Pension Credit, disability benefits, carers allowance, contributory benefits and
What is an emergency assistance payment?
Emergency Assistance Payments (EAPs)
EAPs can help meet expenses as a result of an emergency or disaster and might be able to help pay towards heating your home in the event of extreme weather.
Can you apply twice for household support fund?
Please note: due to high demand, you can only receive a one-time award per household.
How do I pay Salford fees?
Paying Postgraduate Tuition Fees
Postgraduate students pay tuition fees direct to the university. During the online registration process students will be offered the choice of five monthly instalments or three termly instalments (in line with the loan payments from Student Finance).
What is the household support fund?
The Household Support Fund was distributed by councils in England to directly help those who needed it most. The grant was distributed through small payments to support vulnerable households meet daily needs such as food, clothing, and utilities.
Is Salford a deprived area?
Salford is considered less in need of ‘levelling up’ than all other Greater Manchester boroughs – despite being one of the most deprived areas in the country.
How many people are homeless in Salford?
After Manchester, Liverpool has the highest rate of homeless people in the region (876). Meanwhile, in Salford, 647 people are homeless – an estimated one in every 406 people.
Do students pay council tax in Salford?
You may qualify for a discount on your council tax bill, if you or the other people in your property are students. You will need to meet certain criteria to qualify. You can qualify for a student discount if you are: studying on a full time course with a college or university for at least one academic year.
What is a low income UK 2022?
A single person needs to earn £25,500 a year to reach a minimum acceptable standard of living in April 2022. A couple with two children needs to earn £43,400 between them.
Who qualifies for cost of living payment?
Eligibility depends on receiving one of the following benefits: Universal Credit. income-based Jobseekers Allowance. income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
Can my local council help me with money?
A DHP is extra money from your local council to help pay your rent. You need to be getting Housing Benefit or the housing costs part of Universal Credit to get a DHP. Contact your local council and ask how to apply for a DHP. You might have to apply by phone or online.
How do I get emergency money?
If you’re considering one of these options, it’s important to know how they work and what you can expect to pay.
- Personal Loans.
- Credit Card Cash Advances.
- Payday Loans.
- Get On a Budget.
- Create a Plan for Your Current Situation.
- Improve Your Credit.
What to do if you have no money?
I’m in Debt With No Job and No Money – What to Do
- Enroll in a hardship program.
- Make a budget and prioritize your expenses.
- Cut your spending.
- Manage credit cards wisely while unemployed.
- Apply for government assistance.
- Think before withdrawing money from your 401(k)
- Take out a home equity loan to pay off debt.
How can I get free money from the government UK?
The government will automatically give you a £150 cost of living payment from 20 September 2022. You’ll get this one-off payment if you get any of the following benefits: Disability Living Allowance. Personal Independence Payment.
How much is household support fund UK?
If you qualify, we will issue your household with energy vouchers to the value of £150 and supermarket vouchers to the value of £150 which can be redeemed towards food and essential household items. We will send awarded vouchers to you by either email or SMS text.
How long does it take for a decision on household support fund?
within 28 working days
All applicants will be informed of the result of the charity’s decision usually within 28 working days of that decision. Please spread the word! This fund is there to make life easier during these unprecedented times!
How many times can you get a food grant?
Food grants can be applied for on the MyMSD app or webpage, but the amount is limited($200 for a single person, or $550 for a family with three kids, available once every 6 months).