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We are providing information for residents, businesses, and communities which we will review and update regularly. View the latest updates, advice and guidance.
We are providing information for residents, businesses, and communities which we will review and update regularly. View the latest updates, advice and guidance.
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The Government has announced measures to support people who have a loss in income due to being asked by national or local Test and Trace to self-isolate. If you are a Colchester resident and meet all of the following eligibility criteria, you are entitled to a financial support of £500.
* You may be eligible for a £500 discretionary payment if you meet all the other eligibility criteria above, but you do not currently receive Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit; and you will face financial hardship as a result of not being able to work while you are self-isolating.
This application is for one person only and any further applications within the same household must be made by each individual.
You should have the following information before starting your application:
Colchester Borough Council will make the necessary checks to ensure payments can be verified and have been made correctly. There is no right of appeal and the decisions will be final.
Page last reviewed: 24 March 2020