Sheffield City Council

Update
Household Support Fund
A new Household Support Fund, established by the Department for Work and Pensions, is available to support people most in need this winter.

The fund can help to support people who are struggling to afford:-

• food and housekeeping costs(groceries, toiletries, baby essentials etc)
  telephone and broadband (mobile phones, top-ups, broadband charge etc)
• gas and electricity
• clothing, including school uniforms
• white goods
• wider essential needs not linked to energy and water should local authorities consider this appropriate in their area.

Please note it cannot be used for ( amongst other things ) mortgage costs,
rent or housing arrears under normal circumstances.

More information about the fund is available on Sheffield City Council’s website.

You can apply online here for the Household Support Fund.

If you need help to apply call Sheffield City Council on 0114 273 4567 (Option 0).

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Coronavirus Helpline to Support Vulnerable Residents
Support on any issue relating to Coronavirus is available Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 4:45pm.
Call 0114 273 4567.

Coronavirus – Support for People
Help with collecting shopping, medication or social contact
If you have no-one else who can offer support and you are self isolating because you or your household is more vulnerable to the effects of the virus or you have the virus,
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/your-city-council/coronavirus-hub/support-for-people

Community Support Team
If you are over 70 or in a vulnerable situation and need emergency support such as food, gas/electric or medication, call the support team on 0114 205 7120 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. A Community Support Worker will respond to you.

The Council Leader has pledged to keep vital services running; prioritise the most vulnerable people in the city; ensure that no council tenant will lose their home because they are affected by COVID-19; work with the business community to help Sheffield companies access government support;support and mobilise the community spirit of Sheffield to support each other through the crisis, working with the voluntary sector. View Statement

Updates on Affected Council Services
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/your-city-council/coronavirus-hub/our-affected-services

Sheffield City Council has a page summarising rules and restrictions. during the pandemic.

Coronavirus Community Resources
Free key public safety information to use and share in your local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic and supplied in various languages and formats.
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/coronaviruscommunityresources