Dorset Council has a couple of ways of helping…

Cost of Living Support going into the new year

As we step into 2024, we understand that many people may be struggling with the challenges of the cost of living increases. Christmas can be an expensive time, and we want to offer support to those who may be feeling the strain.

If you or someone you know is struggling financially or mentally, check out Dorset Council’s cost of living help webpage below to explore the support available. It’s crucial to start the new year on a positive note, and together, we can make a difference.

Click here to find out more

Round 4 of the Household Support Fund is set to reopen

Round 4 of the Household Support Fund (HSF) will reopen for applications at 10am on Wednesday 3 January 2024 for low-income households.

The support will be in the form of supermarket vouchers. Citizens Advice will be allocating this fund on behalf of Dorset Council and vouchers will be issued to residents who meet the eligibility criteria within 6 to 8 weeks.

If you are applying in this window, please make sure you have not applied for a previous HSF payment since July 2023 as further vouchers cannot be issued and there are a very limited number of applications available for this window.

Residents should apply online and the application form will open at 10am.