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Ironman event - service disruption

Due to the IRONMAN 70.3 event on Sunday 20 September, Weymouth Household Recycling Centre will be closed all day and Dorchester Household Recycling Centre will be closed from 9am to 2pm. Please use alternative sites or visit another day.

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Financial help

Emergency Local Assistance Fund

Grants for adapting your home

Benefits

Are you worried about housing costs or losing your home?

Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF)

If you are in a crisis situation and struggling with household costs, you may be able to get financial support.

Grants and loans for homes in disrepair

You may be eligible for a grant or loan to help pay for adaptations and repairs.

Heating and insulation grants

Information on cavity wall, loft insulation and heating grants.

Help for low-income households with oil heating

If you rely on heating oil and are struggling with the recent rise in prices, you may be able to get financial support.

Household Support Fund

The government's Household Support fund helps vulnerable households with the rising cost of energy bills and food.

Rent in advance and deposit schemes

You could be eligible for financial help to secure private rented accommodation.

Getting and paying for independent financial advice

Making financial plans for social care.

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