Ealing residents could be eligible for extra financial support this winter through the local welfare assistance scheme.

Ealing recently secured extra government funding under the Household Support Grant to support more struggling residents.

The extra funding is in place until the end of March and the eligibility criteria for local welfare assistance has been temporarily widened to allow more residents to apply.

Residents who have applied before, but were not successful, have until 31 March to see if they can receive help under the new rules.

All payments are discretionary and the criteria for who is eligible is listed on the Ealing Council website.

The local welfare assistance scheme is designed to help households that would otherwise struggle to pay for food and other essentials or pay utility bills.

Expert help with debt advice, budgeting support and finding a job is also available, and the team can signpost residents to local charities and organisations that can assist in other areas, as well as advice on other benefits that residents may be able to claim.

Ealing Council said the borough has been hit hard by Covid, highlighting the impact on Heathrow and its supply chain leaving many local families struggling.

Find out more about Ealing's discretionary support scheme, Here.