A small amount of Emergency Relief (ER) funding can be applied for in an emergency to provide short-term support is available for individuals in urgent need, including limited food vouchers.
Emergency Relief (ER) funding is limited and is available on application subject to eligibility.
Eligibility
- Proof of income or bank statement
- No income received in the last 72 hours
- Valid photo ID
- No relief received within 8 weeks
Additional support may require financial counselling or budgeting workshops.

