Age UK Barnet can accept applications for the Household Support Fund until the end of March

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Age UK Barnet has put out a final call-out to Barnet residents over 55 who are struggling financially and need help with bills or other essentials.

Age UK Barnet is distributing the household support fund on behalf of Barnet Council which has been made available to County Councils and Unitary Authorities in England by the Department of Work and Pensions. It is being made available to support residents over 55s most in need and to help with global inflationary challenges and the significantly rising cost of living.

The fund has supported hundreds of Barnet residents through difficult times and helped them get back on their feet.

The fund is open to people:

Living in the borough of Barnet
Over 55 living with a long-term health condition and/or facing financial hardship
Living in privately owned, privately rented, or social housing, but not in residential care.
On a low income and with savings of less than £16,000, for which evidence will be needed.

Applications made after 31 March 2024 cannot be accepted.

Full details of what the fund can offer help with and how to apply can be found at the Age UK Barnet website.

Contact Age UK Barnet’s Household Support team on 020 8203 5040 or by email on [email protected] for further details.

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