Financial support
Citizens Advice: armed forces and veterans financial support
Benefits for 16-17 year olds
Cost of living check list
Central Government – cost of living support
Cost of Living Hub – for Portsmouth residents
Credit Action UK
Financial resources for people with disabilities
Daily living, gas and electricity advice
Disability grants
Advice and information about grants for physical disability
Energy and money saving advice
Fare Share – schools/settings can join Fare Share who will then deliver food to schools where it can be distributed to families in need
Frontline Debt Advice Paulsgrove
Gov. UK Financial Help If You Are Disabled
There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.
Government website
Information about disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions
Household support fund
For Portsmouth residents PO1 – PO6
Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Government information on PIP
SSAFA
Assistance for ex-forces and their family. To apply, call or complete the online enquiry form. SSAAFA offers practical, financial and emotional support
Visit the SSAAFA website or call them on 0800 731 4880 or 07413 417 226
Portsmouth Victoria Nursing Association
One-off grants of up to £550 towards household essentials, medical equipment, special clothing and respite care, for people receiving treatment. Applications must be made by community nursing staff.
Email pvnacharity@gmail.com to request an application form
Support for adults – Downs Syndrome
Link to support and advice including information on work and disability, housing and benefits
Support with benefits advice and energy bills
Worried about daily life
Resources to support families with money worries and other concerns. The ‘Worried about daily life’ Healthier Together webpages also have advice on keeping your home warm, as well as a new parent support tool.