Support for residents

Useful links to find support:

• Council Tax - different ways you can pay, Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

• Extremely vulnerable people - register for support via the gov.uk website. 
  
  
• Food shopping and deliveries - information to help with shopping for food or arranging deliveries.
  
  
• Free School Meals - information on meals, travel costs, uniforms and other support for families with children eligible for free school meals is available at Nottinghamshire County Council's website.
  
  
• Giving for Gedling - a range of support for Gedling residents from the Giving for Gedling scheme of volunteers and other organisations.
  
  
• Gedling Leisure - the leisure centres offer a range of activities and support to improve your fitness
  
  
• Healthy Start (for eligible pregnant women and families with children under the age of 4).
  
  
• Help with rent payments - if you're unemployed or on a low income and need help with a deposit or your rent.
  
  
• Safe shopping guidance - a guide to shopping safely during the pandemic.
  
  
• Scam awareness - advice to help you stay aware of scams relating to COVID-19. The National Trading Standards Scams Team have advice about how to protect yourself from scams. Scams can be reported online or by calling 0808 223 1133.
  
  
• Guidance for passengers and licensed drivers travelling on public transport including in taxis and private hire vehicle
  
  
• Universal Credit - a payment to help with living costs in on a low income, out of work or unable to work.
  
  
• Vaccination programme - information on the Covid-19 vaccination programme, local centres and the booking process.