DWP Vouchers to Aid Thousands of Families This Half Term Worth £225

Families in the UK may receive cost of living help. Some areas offer up to £225 this half-term. The DWP funds these payments via councils. They are part of the Household Support Fund.

Councils provide one-time payments to residents. Support goes to those on Housing Benefit and those receiving council tax support. Universal Credit recipients with housing elements qualify. Families with free school meals may also get help. Check your local council for specific rules.

Some London councils offer £15 per child weekly during school holidays. Hillingdon, Greenwich, and Lewisham offer this help. Application deadlines are approaching fast. Be sure to check your local area’s closing date.

Lewisham Council’s website gives details. They provide £15 weekly per child who gets free school meals. This covers holidays in October 2024 and February 2025. It includes Christmas and Easter 2025 holidays also. Schools will issue the vouchers directly.

Every London council runs a Holiday Activities and Food program. Children getting free school meals can participate in the HAF program, which offers free, fun activities. A free, healthy lunch is also given.

Islington Council states eligibility rules: Children must be aged 4-16 years. Those up to 18 with SEND qualify too. Children must be in school and need to qualify for free school meals. Referrals are accepted from social workers, and family support workers can also refer.

Register with your local council if needed. Birmingham Live shares this information. Visit the London Councils website. You can find your local council’s website there and see what help they offer.