Community care support
Community care support is one of two schemes that make up Sunderland City Council's local welfare provision scheme. It is intended to help vulnerable people who lack financial resources to:
- enter or re-enter the community or
- maintain their independence within the community
The scheme can provide help with the following:
- beds
- refurbished furniture
- refurbished white goods
- small essential household items
Eligibility criteria
The individual's application must meet the Local Welfare Provision Policy requirements and meet at least one of a number of eligibility criteria which includes lacking financial resources.
How to apply
Applications must be made via telephone to our Home and money team on 0191 520 5551. Find out where you can get other help at www.sunderland.gov.uk/cost-of-living
If you are waiting for a new DWP benefit award and/or are in financial difficulty, visit www.gov.uk/universal-credit/other-financial-support
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