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Published 06 Jan 2025
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£300 cost of living payment in Shropshire
If you’re a pensioner on a low income in Shropshire, you might be able to get a £300 cost of living payment from the household support fund (HSF) this month.
Written by: Michelle Kight
Financial content writer
Published: 6 January 2025
Eligibility criteria
The £300 payment is available to pensioners who receive council tax support and/or housing benefit. You won’t be able to get the payment if you get pension credit though.
Care leavers will also get £100 through the scheme.
Letters from the council
If you qualify, you should have received a letter from Shropshire council outlining the available support.
If you think you qualify but haven't received a letter, it's best to contact the council directly.
How to apply
To apply for the £300 payment, you need to provide your national insurance number and a unique identifier code found on your letter.
Applications can be made through Shropshire council's website until 26 January.
What is the household support fund?
The HSF is a government-funded pot of money designed to support residents who are struggling.
Each council decides how to distribute their share of funds, which could include cash payments or vouchers.
The scheme is set to end on 31 March.
Written by: Michelle Kight
Financial content writer
Michelle is a qualified journalist who spent over seven years writing for her local online newspaper. Having grown up in some of the North West’s most deprived areas, she has a first-hand and empathetic understanding of what it means to face serious money worries. With a strong interest in mental health issues, she is a keen advocate of boosting the accessibility of financial wellness services.
Published: 6 January 2025
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Written by: Michelle Kight
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Published: 6 January 2025
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