Struggling households in Worcestershire are encouraged to determine their eligibility for receiving up to £500 in energy bill support provided by Worcestershire County Council. To qualify, residents must reside in Malvern, Worcester, Wychavon, Bromsgrove, Redditch, or Wyre Forest District, and have an annual gross household income of £24,570 or less if single with no children. The income threshold for other households is £31,000, excluding any existing benefits.
Applicants must have no household savings and meet one of five vulnerability criteria, such as receiving DWP benefits, being of state pension age, or having young children under four years old. Households with children under 18 or young adults up to 21 in full-time education may receive up to £500 in energy assistance, while all other households could receive up to £300 in support. Payments will be disbursed directly to the energy supplier or through Post Office vouchers for pre-payment customers, and applications can be submitted through the Act On Energy website.
Worcestershire County Council is distributing this aid as part of the Household Support Fund, allocated to local authorities to assist vulnerable families. Residents outside Worcestershire should inquire with their local council for available support options. For instance, Surrey County Council is offering supermarket vouchers worth up to £300, redeemable at various supermarkets. Nottingham City Council is providing £100 vouchers to individuals on low income or benefits, with distribution ongoing until February 28, 2026. Wakefield Council is providing food vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax assistance, while pensioners receiving Council Tax Support have already received vouchers, with additional vouchers forthcoming for other eligible households.
