Increasingly we’re getting calls from distressed parents who are struggling to cope with the cost of literally every facet of life. Citing a constant battle between bills, food security, heat, transportation and baby essentials. Basch Helps CIC has already extended operational hours to 21:30 and we’re in the process of introducing new baby essential product ranges and recruiting new volunteers.
The Rt Hon Rushi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer recently announced extra payments to support the rising cost of living. Those entitled to certain benefits will get a one-off grant which will be split in 2 payments, the first being after the 14th of July 2022.
You may get a payment of £650 paid in 2 lump sums of £326 and £324 if you’re getting any of the following:
- Universal Credit
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
Child & Working Tax Credit claimants will receive their first payment this Autumn 2022:
To get the first Cost of Living Payment of £326, you must have received a payment, or an annual award of at least £26, of tax credits on any day in the period 26 April 2022 to 25 May 2022.
You’ll get the first payment of £326 from autumn 2022 and the second payment of £324 from winter 2022, if you’re entitled.
Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment
You can also apply for a Household Support Grant from your local council
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