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Help for households with oil heating

The Government has provided additional funding through the Crisis and Resilience Fund to support low‑income households that rely on heating oil and are struggling with rising costs. If you are facing a heating oil crisis and cannot afford an urgent top‑up, you may be eligible for support. Find out more information.

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Financial help

Emergency Local Assistance Fund

Grants for adapting your home

Benefits

Are you worried about housing costs or losing your home?

Cost of living help

We're working with Dorset Citizen’s Advice to offer advice and support on the cost of living.

Grants and loans for homes in disrepair

You may be eligible for a grant or loan to help pay for adaptations and repairs.

Heating and insulation grants

Information on cavity wall, loft insulation and heating grants.

Help for households with oil heating

If you rely on heating oil and are struggling with the recent rise in prices, you may be able to get financial support.

Rent in advance and deposit schemes

You could be eligible for financial help to secure private rented accommodation.

Getting and paying for independent financial advice

Making financial plans for social care.

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