Blue badges are to help people who have a disability or hidden disability to make it easier for them to travel. Find out if you're eligible and apply or renew here.
The scheme may support you if you need furniture / white goods to help you settle back into the community under specific circumstances or to avoid having to enter institutional care.
The Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme grants the Local Authority the power to award an additional payment to people in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit who need more help with their housing costs.
Most people should make a claim for Universal Credit instead of Housing Benefit. Only certain groups of people are entitled to Housing Benefit, including people of state pension age.
If you are a Universal Credit claimant, apply here for Council Tax Reduction. Please note that your Universal Credit claim is not a claim for Council Tax Reduction, and it must be claimed separately.
If you don't have a Knowsley Council My Account, you can complete a separate Student Disregard Form to apply for full-time student Council Tax exemption and discount.
Depending on your situation, you can apply for supported housing that is adapted according to your needs or provides extra care to help your day-to-day living. Find out more here.
Social housing can provide you with more affordable housing if you are on a lower income. It’s normally provided by your local council or social housing landlords. Find out more here.
If you think you may be homeless or threatened with homelessness, we may be able to help you to remain in your home or move to another home. Find out more here.