Covid-19 Hardship Related Assistance provided under the Local Assistance Scheme (LAS) is to support Sheffield residents who are having difficulties paying for food and other essentials due to Covid-19.
The grant can pay for:
- food and housekeeping (groceries, toiletries, baby essentials etc)
- essential travel costs (job hunting, starting a new job, medical appointments etc)
- telephone and broadband (mobile phones, top-ups, broadband charge etc)
- gas and electricity
- clothing, including school uniforms
- essential furniture / white goods
- rent in advance if you are under immediate threat of eviction due to Covid-19 and your landlord agrees to stop the eviction if we pay some or all of your arrears
- mortgage arrears that you can prove are because of Covid-19
It cannot be used for:
- paying loans
- statutory activities/requirements that either the Council or another public-sector organisation is responsible for delivering
Who can apply
- you need to live in Sheffield
- you are struggling to afford food and other essentials due to Covid-19 eg if you had your hours reduced at work
- or you are indirectly affected eg someone who you rely on is not able to provide you with essential support
- one grant will be issued per household except in very exceptional circumstances
If you need help to apply for the COVID-19 Hardship Related Assistance call Sheffield City Council on 0114 273 4567#.
Apply for Covid-19 Hardship Related Assistance provided under the Local Assistance Scheme (LAS)
