The Discretionary Assistance Fund provides two types of grant which you do not need to pay back. The ‘Emergency Assistance Payment’ can pay for essential costs in an emergency. This can include food, gas, electricity, clothing or emergency travel.
The ‘Individual Assistance Payment’ can help you or someone you care for to live independently rather than have to live in a care home or hospital.
Asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers can only access the Emergency Assistance Fund through an organisation. Find an organisation which can help in your area through the Find Help page.