Managing finances and household bills can be challenging, and unexpected costs can increase that burden. The cost of living crisis is affecting us all due to rising fuel, energy and food costs, but help is available.
This page provides advice and support available to help Medway residents. This includes Council Tax reductions, debt advice, help with childcare costs and food and energy bills.
Financial support is available to vulnerable households and older residents struggling to meet the rising cost of living. You can now access the fund to help you with essential household costs.Apply for a Household Support Fund grant
The HAF programme is available to all children in Medway and free for children who receive free school meals.Holiday, Activity and Food Programme (HAF)

National help for households
The government has put a range of support measures in place to help people deal with the increasing rises in the cost of goods and energy. The measures include help with income support, energy bills, childcare, and more.

Help with financial matters

Food support

Help with energy and water

Travel support

Mental health and wellbeing advice

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