Thousands can claim emergency cost of living payment worth up to £1,000 for energy bills – check if you’re one of them

THOUSANDS of households can claim emergency cost of living worth up to £1,000 to help pay for spiralling energy bills.

Councils across the country are launching urgent support packages of their own alongside the Household Support Fund to help hard-up residents.

Central government has dished out £1.5billion to councils since October last year under the Household Support Fund scheme.

Authorities have been given a portion of funding available to dish out to struggling households to pay for bills, essentials and more.

But many authorities have launched extra cost of living funds on top of this - and in some areas, you can get up to £1,000.

Camden Council has launched a £2million cost of living crisis fund this week for residents who cannot afford food, heating, rent water and energy bills.

You will be able to get a maximum of two £500 payments a year.

The help will be awarded on a case-by-case basis with the council prioritising those in need.

That means you should call for more information and if you could be eligible for the help on 020 7974 4444 and pressing option nine.

Camden Council isn't the only one launching extra cost of living grants.

Portsmouth Council will be giving thousands of pensioners £100 for free to help with energy bills.

More than 6,000 pensioners on a low income will get the boost - there's no need to apply, the council is writing to those who are eligible.

You'll be able to get the cash if you:

• were receiving pension credit or council tax support on May 31 2022
• you or your partner will be over 66 on September 30 2022

Wolverhampton City Council has committed a further £1.1million this financial year to help residents battling against rising costs.