Coronavirus - COVID-19 and financial support

Support for vulnerable children and families

Vouchers are available towards the cost of food and energy as part of the Houshold support fund.

Benefits

All of our claim forms are online. Make sure that you have claimed all of the benefits that you are entitled to. For working age families this is universal credit from the DWP and this will include help with your rent. Discretionary payments can help if you are struggling to pay your rent and already in receipt of housing benefit or universal credit that includes a housing costs element.

Financial difficulties

We are looking to support residents who are experiencing financial difficulties who should check their eligibility for Benefits by visiting gov.uk/benefits, or cheshireeast.gov.uk/benefits .

The Cheshire East Emergency Assistance scheme is a safety net for people in crisis. This is a non-cash scheme, but we can help in other ways.

The Money Advice service has financial information for people affected by the response to Covid-19 pandemic.

Adults social care - direct payments

We have commissioned PeoplePlus to provide a direct payment support service. This service provides universal, impartial, independent information and advice in how to manage your direct payment and associated responsibilities for example if you were to employ a personal assistant (PA).

or Government guidance on direct payments

Local employers looking to recruit

We can source potential employees to meet current recruitment demand. Email your requirements to supportedemployment@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Small Grants Programme for community organisations

Cheshire Community Foundation is inviting applications for a Small Grants programme. Grants are typically up to £2000.

Charitable organisations delivering projects supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable people affected by the covid-19 outbreak are eligible to apply to this programme.

See the Cheshire Community Foundation website for details.

Cheshire East people helping people

We want to help local people to support one another by harnessing and supporting the fantastic work that is already being done in communities across the borough.

Leave us your details if you would like to offer support or need to access help.

Page last reviewed: 23 October 2023