Local Welfare Provision

The Local Welfare Provision (LWP) scheme provides critical short-term help and assistance with limited one-off household goods. All awards are discretionary and considered on each applicant’s circumstances. The LWP scheme cannot help towards the cost of general household furniture, carpets, travel, rent in advance, removals, rent arrears or fuel costs.

If you need help with food and/or fuel please visit our cost of living help hub.

If you are eligible to apply for a Budgeting Loan, Budgeting Advance, or Hardship Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions, you must do this before applying to our scheme.