FOI request (FOIR-538375471)

Crisis support services

Requested Thu 10 August 2023
Responded Fri 18 August 2023

I am seeking information on the number of applications to your crisis support services for help with beds and bedding. These services could include a local welfare assistance scheme ('LWA Scheme'), the Household Support Fund, COVID-19 grants, or any other type of crisis support.

LWA schemes are typically a named service to which members of the public can apply for crisis support (such as for furniture or help with bills) and provide direct grants (cash or in kind) to an individual or household.

For each financial year from 2018/19 to 2022/23, please provide:

1. The number of applications to your crisis support services where applicants have sought help with access to any of the following items: beds, cots, bedding, or mattresses.

2. The number of applications in (1) where the application was made for a child (that is, the application was for beds, cots, bedding, or mattresses for a child).

3. The number of applications in (1) that have been successful (that is, help with beds, cots, bedding, or mattresses was provided).

4. The number of applications in (2) that have been successful (that is, help with beds, cots, bedding, or mattresses for a child was provided).

Response

Hastings Borough Council does not have a crisis support service that helps with beds and bedding.