Apply for an emergency or household payment

Under the Welfare Reform Act 2012 - Crisis loans and community care grants have been replaced by emergency payments and household payments.

Each local council will now have its own scheme which explains how these payments are provided, an eligibility criteria and process for application.

For more information on the process in your local area please choose one of the links below

Bristol - more information

South Gloucestershire - more information

Banes - more information

North Somerset - more information

Somerset - more information