The increase in the cost of everyday essentials like energy and food is putting significant pressure on incomes and people who have never had to ask for help before are finding themselves in a position where they need support. There are a number of ways in which the Cornwall Council can provide Support for residents struggling with the cost of living.
If you are in need of support to access food Cornwall Council has worked with community organisations to develop this Community Food Support Map.
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If you have a child or are pregnant
You might be able to get a Healthy Start card to help you buy certain types of milk, infant formula, fruit and vegetables.
To get the Healthy Start card you must be at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4 years old. You must also be getting either:
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Universal Credit - but only if your household earns £408 a month or less
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Income Support
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income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
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income-related Employment and Support Allowance - but only if you're pregnant
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Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit - but only if your household earns £16,190 a year or less
If you get Child Tax Credit, you can’t get the card if you also get Working Tax Credit - unless you get the ‘run-on’ payment. Working Tax Credit run-on is the payment you get for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.
With the Healthy Start card you’ll get:
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£4.25 each week from week 10 of your pregnancy
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£8.50 each week for children from birth to 1 year old
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£4.25 each week for children between 1 and 4 years old
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free vitamins