Are you on a low income and have been affected by the recent flooding? If so you may qualify for assistance by from the Scottish Welfare Fund. Following our second major storm within a month, Dumfries and Galloway Council are now encouraging those who are eligible to make a claim for support.
A Crisis Grant can be awarded to families or individuals on a low income to meet expenses that have arisen as a result of an emergency or disaster in order to avoid serious damage or serious risk to the health or safety of the applicant or their family.
Awards can be made for immediate short-term living expenses for food and energy costs, as well as many essential household items.
Applications can be made online at www.dumgal.gov.uk/
The help you may receive will depend on the difficulties which you are facing and your household circumstances
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