We set up the emergency support scheme to provide discretionary support to Royal Greenwich residents in difficult times. This could be after a house fire or flood.
There are two types of support available:
- community support awards
- emergency support payments
Who can apply
To qualify, you must:
- live in Royal Greenwich and
- be aged 18 or over - or aged 16 to 17 and living with parents or guardians
You're unlikely to be awarded support through the scheme if:
- your benefits have been stopped (sanctioned) – you can apply for a hardship payment instead, ask your local Jobcentre for a JSA10 form (or call 0800 328 9344 if you are claiming Universal Credit)
- you have verified your Universal Credit claim and are waiting for your first payment – you can apply for an advance by contacting the DWP or through your online journal
We get a lot of applications and queries about this scheme. We’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
You can also contact our Community Hub - they may be able to help with things like delivering food packages, picking up prescriptions and connecting you to local services.