Support for residents

Discretionary Housing Payments

Discretionary Housing Payments are intended to help people with ongoing rent costs, deposits and/or removal costs.

You can find more information on the Council's website.

Age Connects

Age Connects LEAP initiative helps alleviate the health problems older people may suffer as a result of living in cold homes.

They can help check your utility tariff, benefits and offer advice on energy saving measures.

For more information or to book an appointment call their Information and Advice Team on 0300 2345 007 or visit Age Connects website.

Warm Home Discount Scheme

You may be eligible for £150 off your electricity bill under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

It’s a one-off discount applied to your electricity bill and is in force until 31 March 2024.

If you might be eligible, you should have had a letter.

If you do not receive a letter and think you’re eligible, contact the Warm Home Discount Scheme before 29 February.

For more information visit the Warm Home Discount Scheme page on the Gov.uk website

Don’t leave yourself in the cold this winter

Age Cymru's 'Spread the Warmth' campaign aims to prevent thousands of older people in Wales suffering needlessly this winter.

To learn more about the Spread the Warmth Campaign visit Age Cymru’s website

Cost of living support

There is a lot of information about the support available to help people with the cost of living on our website, that includes:

Benefits calculators: you can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what financial help you could be entitled to.
Citizens Advice Denbighshire: Citizens Advice Denbighshire provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
Support with household bills and transport
Financial support: Information about the financial support available based on a person's income.
Schools and education support: Information about the help and support available for children and young people in school.
Health and Wellbeing: Information about the health and wellbeing support available to help with the cost of living.

Help getting into and progressing at work

If you or someone you know is in, or at risk of poverty and would like help to get into or progress at work, we can help by providing support and guidance with:

Motivation and confidence
One to one advice and guidance
Training opportunities
Volunteering
CV writing
Work experience
Interview techniques
Applying for jobs
Personal finances
Caring responsibilities

or anything else that is preventing you getting into education, employment or training, there is more information on our website.

County Voice: February 2024