DWP Distributes Final Household Support Fund Payments to Eligible Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently issuing the last round of payments under the Household Support Fund to claimants of Attendance Allowance, state pension, and Pension Credit. This initiative specifically targets residents in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, providing crucial financial assistance through the Local Support Payment (LSP) programme.
Eligibility and Application Details for Local Support Payments
To qualify for a Local Support Payment, individuals must be claiming or about to claim a qualifying benefit, such as Pension Credit, state pension, or Attendance Allowance. This includes those leaving care, hospital, or prison. Applicants must reside in Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster, or have been housed elsewhere by these boroughs through Temporary Accommodation.
Financial thresholds apply: residents of Kensington and Chelsea cannot have more than £1,000 in savings, while Westminster City Council residents must not exceed £3,000 in savings. Additionally, only two awards or crisis events are typically considered within any 12-month period.
Important Guidelines and Contact Information
Local Support Payment awards, provided as vouchers, must be used immediately for the specified items approved by the LSP team; otherwise, they will be cancelled. Applications can be submitted online, and for those facing difficulties, assistance is available via telephone.
The LSP phone line is operational from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, at 0207 745 6464. Outside office hours, online forms remain accessible for submissions. This final distribution marks a key phase in the DWP's support efforts for vulnerable pensioners in these London areas.
