HOUSEHOLDS in the Borders could be eligible for a one-off Pandemic Support Payment.
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) will contact all households which meet certain criteria offering them the £130 payment which aims to help vulnerable families.
Letters were first issued to households in a phased approach on August 27, and will continue to be sent until September 28.
Homes are eligible if they received a Council Tax reduction in April or if they don't pay Council Tax for the following reasons:
- all the occupants are under 18
- all the occupants are care leavers
- all the occupants are severely mentally impaired
- the property is unoccupied because the resident had gone to someone else's home to provide care or the resident receives care elsewhere
- all occupants are accessing Housing Support Service and/or living in temporary accommodation or a refuge
Councillor Robin Tatler, SBC’s executive member for community development and localities, said: “This payment will provide much needed support for some of our most vulnerable families and I would encourage everyone who receives a letter to read it carefully and respond as required.”
If you believe you are eligible for the Pandemic Support Payment and haven't received a letter by September 28, contact customer advice and support at SBC on 0300 100 1800.
Or for more information, visit: www.scotborders.gov.uk/supportpayments
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