Crisis and Resilience Fund Crisis Payment Scheme Policy 2026 to 2027

Crisis support is intended to prevent an immediate deterioration in the wellbeing of the applicant or their household following a financial shock.

There are two types of crisis payment support that can be awarded in the following circumstances:

• daily living costs including help with energy, food, water, clothing, broadband and transport
• essential household items including help with cookers, fridges and freezers, beds and bedding, and washing machines