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Local welfare provision

Who is this section for?

This section is for anyone on a low income.

What does it include?

Information about Local Welfare Provision replacing the Crisis Loan and Community Care Grant elements of the Social Fund scheme.

How to use this section

Local Welfare Provision is administered by local authorities in England and devolved to the Governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Click on the links below or the left hand menu to find out more.

• England

  In England Local Authorities have set up their own individual schemes for Local Welfare Provision. Your Local Authority will have details of the scheme that is in place in your area.

  Follow this link to find your local authority

• Northern Ireland

  Details of Local Welfare Provision to be confirmed

• Scotland

  In Scotland the Scottish Welfare Fund has been set up to cover Local Welfare Provision

• Wales

  In Wales the Discretionary Assistance Fund has been set up to cover Local Welfare Provision

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