Discretionary Support Scheme for Blackpool

The Blackpool Discretionary Support Scheme can provide assistance to vulnerable people who need:

• Short term emergency support
• Help to become established or maintain independence in the community
• The type of help available may include:
• Referral to a food bank for a food parcel
• Referral to a local children's centre
• Arrangement to top up emergency supply of gas or electric
• Non-refundable travel warrant for emergency travel
• Referral to another agency 

Available help

No cash payments will be made.

The type of help available may include:

• Referral to a food bank for a food parcel
• Referral to a local children’s centre
• Arrangement to top up emergency supply of gas or electric
• Non-refundable travel warrant for emergency travel
• Referral to another agency