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To find out what benefits you may be entitled to please visit Gov.uk
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Council Tax
Council Tax is one of the biggest monthly bills for all households.
There are lots of schemes available to help ease this particular pressure, single occupancy reduction, mental or physical disability support, carers and low-income households.
Find out if you could be paying less Council Tax by applying for a discount, disregard or an exemption. www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/council-tax/
You can also find out about Council Tax Online where you log in or see your Council Tax Online www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/council-tax/council-tax-online,
Council Tax Reduction
If you are on a low income or receiving certain benefits and are liable to pay council tax, you may be eligible for Council Tax Reduction. Please click here to find out more www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/benefits-council-tax-reduction-dhp/benefits-online
Housing Benefit
Please click here to find out more www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/benefits-council-tax-reduction-dhp/make-a-claim-for-housing-benefit
Discretionary Housing Payment
If you are receiving Housing Benefit or the Housing Element of Universal Credit, but are finding it hard to pay your rent, you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)
To find out more and check if you may be eligible for support, please visit www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/benefits-council-tax-reduction-dhp/discretionary-housing-payments
Free School Meals
Universal Free School Meals
All Primary school pupils from Reception (including full-time Nursery children) in Blaenau Gwent are now entitled to a Free School Meal.
Key stage 2 – Key stage 4:
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you receive certain benefits:
To find out more and to apply visit www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/benefits-council-tax-reduction-dhp/free-school-meals
School Uniform Grant
Learners currently eligible for free school meals can apply for The School Essentials Grant.
For further details please visit www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/schools-learning/the-school-essentials-grant