The help is being awarded via the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) The type of help that can be offered through the scheme, and who exactly is eligible, varies between councils.
Calderdale Council is issuing payments of up to £100 to households that currently receive Council Tax Reduction based on their income.
You can also apply to the discretionary scheme, which is worth up to £100, if you pay council tax or energy bills at a Calderdale address.
If you're not a Calderdale resident, it is worth checking the website of your local council to see what help it could potentially offer you.
The help on offer is typically available to low income or pensioner households, or those who have children.
