Sheffield Local Assistance Scheme, grants that are intended to support independent living in the community and don’t have to be repaid. They can be used to help people establish themselves in the community or to remain there. The grant may be used to help people setting up home following a period in institutional care avoid the need to go back into care or to help them cope with exceptionally difficult family circumstances. For the purposes of the scheme, an individual of family must be under ‘exceptional pressure’ when there has been a recent change in their circumstances above and beyond what could normally be expected, and which causes significant additional pressure e.g. severe health problems suddenly getting much worse. It does not include general ongoing financial pressure. The grant could also provide help with deposits or rents. It can be awarded to help meet the cost of essential household items and services.
Crisis Grant, intended to help people who don’t have enough money to meet their short-term needs arising from a crisis following an emergency or disaster. They’re used to prevent serious risk to the health and safety of an individual or their family member.
