Extra help is being made available for people in financial crisis facing difficulties with the rising cost of heating oil in Wales.
Support is already provided for those in Wales experiencing fuel poverty with purchasing off-grid fuel through the Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF).
The DAF enables anyone with an address in Wales and over the age of sixteen experiencing unexpected financial crisis to apply for a contribution towards their off-grid fuel costs.
The Welsh Government is immediately increasing the amount of funding available for heating oil. The amount available per award for heating oil is being temporarily raised to £750, from £500 while prices are inflated.
The frequency these payments can be provided, is also being increased from once to twice in a rolling 12 month period, a minimum 3 months apart. This recognises that some people who received support earlier in the winter may need it again now.
For further information please select the following link: Extra help with heating oil to deal with rising costs | GOV.WALES.
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