{"id":222825,"date":"2023-09-28T18:45:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=222825"},"modified":"2023-09-28T18:45:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:45:11","slug":"eight-freebies-and-discounts-worth-up-to-5900-you-can-get-on-universal-credit-in-october-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/lifestyle\/eight-freebies-and-discounts-worth-up-to-5900-you-can-get-on-universal-credit-in-october-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight freebies and discounts worth up to \u00a35,900 you can get on Universal Credit in October | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARD-UP households on Universal Credit and other benefits can get a whole host of freebies in October on top of their usual payments.<\/p>\n

And with energy bills still so high you'll want to take advantage of all the help available.<\/p>\n

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From cost of living payments, to help covering childcare costs, we've rounded up eight freebies you can snap up next month.<\/p>\n

Of course, the exact amount of help you can get varies depending on your circumstances.<\/p>\n

But if you qualify for all the help you will receive \u00a35,928. Here's everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

Household Support Fund – \u00a3100<\/h2>\n

The Household Support Fund was first set up in 2021 but has been extended multiple times.<\/p>\n

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The most recent tranche of funding is worth \u00a3842million and has been distributed among councils in England.<\/p>\n

They are then allocating their own unique share.<\/p>\n

That means what you are entitled to varies depending on where you live, but in most cases you will be in line for help if you are receiving certain benefits or on a low income.<\/p>\n

For example, thousands of households in Nottinghamshire have just weeks left to apply for a free \u00a3100 cash payment.<\/p>\n

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Those on either form of Pension Credit and families with children eligible for free school meals\u00a0or equivalent qualify.<\/p>\n

Remember to check if you qualify for benefits too, as they can make you eligible for the Household Support Fund.<\/p>\n

Cost of living payment – \u00a3300<\/h2>\n

The second instalment of the Government's \u00a3900 cost of living payment, worth \u00a3300, is being made between October 31 and November 19.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind, if you receive tax credits only, you will be paid between November 10 and 19.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0money\u00a0is paid to you automatically if you qualify, which will be if you are in receipt of any of the following benefits:<\/p>\n