Learn more about how our Community Engagement colleagues help to build strong, vibrant communities where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered.
Continue readingWorking together with our communities
Find a community centre
Get details on the community centres we support, along with what to do if you’re interested in hiring one of these centres for your group, charity, or community initiative.
Continue readingAbout your bin collections, waste, and fly-tipping
This page contains further information, links, and frequently-asked questions relating to bin collections, waste, and fly-tipping.
Continue readingHelp with safeguarding and domestic abuse
We want everyone living in our homes or using our services to be safe from harm. If you have a concern about yourself or someone else, this page explains what to do and who to contact.
Continue readingBolton Care and Repair Service
Bolton Care and Repair is here to help older and vulnerable residents to live independently in safe, warm, and well maintained adapted homes.
Continue readingHome adaptations and equipment to support your independence
Get details on what to do if you think you’d benefit from home adaptations and/or equipment to support your independence.
Continue readingGet support from your nearest UCAN centre
Our helpful and friendly staff provide a little bit of everything in our UCAN centres, so no matter what you are looking for or what support you need – if you think we can help, we probably can.
Continue readingSupport to access food
This page explains the different ways you can access low cost food, drink, and other household essentials.
Continue readingEmergency help with food or fuel
There are many places that can help if you’re in a crisis. This page contains details on how to access services and support if you need them.
Continue readingLocal Welfare Provision
Local Welfare Provision (LWP) is a discretionary scheme run through your local council:
It’s a limited fund of money and is designed to help vulnerable people in times of emergency or crisis.
Your local council decides which types of crisis situations they should prioritise with their funding. Some of the things Local Welfare Provision may be able to help with include:
- Emergency help with food.
- Emergency help with gas and electricity.
How do I apply/make a claim for Local Welfare Provision?
Apply for Local Welfare Provision
If you live outside of Bolton, please visit your local council's website for details on how to apply for Local Welfare Provision.
You can tap here to find your local council on the gov.uk website.
Apply for Local Welfare Provision if you live in Bolton
If you live in Bolton, you'll need to apply for Local Welfare Provision with Bolton Council.
You can tap here for more information on how to make a claim for Local Welfare Provision with Bolton Council.
What happens if my Local Welfare Provision application/claim is unsuccessful?
If your claim for Local Welfare Provision is unsuccessful, please contact our Money Advice Team on 01204 328000 as we may be able to help you.
If you need emergency support in a crisis, please call into any of our UCAN centres or contact us. You can tap here to find your nearest UCAN centre.