"*" indicates required fieldsStep 1 of 333%Important Note This tool is NOT a benefits checker and does NOT replace VA Pro for finding CA and Other web pages related to your client's specific needs. It is a guidance tool to assist you and to use alongside all other toolsType of HouseholdWorking or Retirement Age?* Working Age - Single or Couple with at least one member of working age Retirement Age - Single or CoupleDependent children in the household?* Yes NoA member of the household in employment or a full time carer?* Yes NoHousehold in receipt of MTBs?*One or more of UC, IS, IB JSA, IB ESA, IS, CTC/WTC, PC Yes NoLong Terms Health Issues in the Household?*In receipt of DLA, PIP or AA Yes NoLiving off grid for heating?* Yes NoWorking agePrimary Cost of Living Support Summarised - Support for Household CostsCTD & Exemptions (SSDC)CTS and DHPs (SSDC) - "Working age" and "I need more support with paying my rent or Council Tax" sectionsDiscretionary Council Tax Rebate Scheme - for those that did not get the CT rebate originally. Requires full financial explorationHelp with Transport Costs - as part of the Help for Households campaignHousehold Support Fund - food (supermarket) and energy vouchers- Cost of Living grants based on MTB Government income based Cost of Living grants - Additional support for families Family Support - Additional support because of disability or long-term illness Disability Cost of Living payment Concessionary Bus Passes (SCC) - "Eligibility on the grounds of disability" section- Maximising income for employed people and carers Ideas to support/increase income- Cost of energy support living on grid, working age Summarised - Help with Energy BillsCold Weather Payment - MTB based winter cold weather paymentDemand Flexibility Service - Sign up to reduce energy usage at specific times and be rewarded by your energy providerEnergy Bills Support Scheme - £400 discount/vouchers Oct-MarHelp with Energy Costs Schemes - which energy companies are doing what, and what other organisations are doingSurviving Winter - grants up to £300 maximum for people over 60 to help with heating. Speak to a SupervisorWarm Home Discount - MTB energy cost rebate from energy suppliers- Cost of energy support living off grid, working age Summarised - Help with Energy BillsSupport Alternative Finding Scheme - for those with no direct energy provider relationship or using alternatives such as heating oil or biomass. NOT LIVE YETFuel Bank Heat Fund application - CASS supported application that requires evidence (bank statement) Crisis LAS - food banks, energy vouchers, household essentials for people struggling financiallyWarm Welcome - Warm Spaces & HubsSpark Somerset Warm Spaces - Warm Spaces & HubsSocial Housing Landlords - A lot of these have grants available to tenants to address crisis, generally aimed at food and energy vouchersOther Information Potentially useful government energy savings advice for clientsPension AgePrimary Cost of Living Support Summarised - Support for Household Costs (all ages) CTD & Exemptions (SSDC)CTS and DHPs (SSDC) - "Pension age" and "I need more support with paying my rent or Council Tax" sectionsConcessionary Bus Passes (SCC) - "Eligibility on the grounds of pensionable age" sectionDiscretionary Council Tax Rebate Scheme - for those that did not get the CT rebate originally. Requires full financial explorationFriends of the Elderly Grants - full financial assessment and CA support required to applyHousehold Support Fund - food (supermarket) and energy vouchers- Cost of Living grants based on MTB Government income based Cost of Living grants- Additional support for families Family Support - Additional support because of disability or long-term illness Disability Cost of Living payment- Cost of energy support living on grid, working age Summarised - Help with Energy BillsCold Weather Payment - MTB based winter cold weather paymentDemand Flexibility Service - Sign up to reduce energy usage at specific times and be rewarded by your energy providerEnergy Bills Support Scheme - £400 discount/vouchers Oct-MarHelp with Energy Costs Schemes - which energy companies are doing what, and what other organisations are doingSurviving Winter - grants up to £300 maximum for people over 60 to help with heating. Speak to a SupervisorWarm Home Discount - MTB energy cost rebate from energy suppliersWinter Fuel Payment - including the Pensioner Cost of Living payment- Cost of energy support living off grid, pension age Summarised - Help with Energy BillsEnergy Bills Support Alternative Finding Scheme - for those with no direct energy provider relationship or using alternatives such as heating oil or biomass. NOT LIVE YETFuel Bank Heat Fund application - CASS supported application that requires evidenceDiscounts and offers on essentials Broadband Social Tarriffs - cheaper solutions for people on a low income General Discounts and Offers - for essentials including foodWessex Water help paying your water bill - Discount for low income pensionersCrisis LAS - food banks, energy vouchers, household essentials for people struggling financiallyWarm Welcome - Warm Spaces & HubsSpark Somerset Warm Spaces - Warm Spaces & HubsSocial Housing Landlords - A lot of these have grants available to tenants to address crisis, generally aimed at food and energy vouchersOther Information Potentially useful government energy savings advice for clients
