Get furniture and essential household items
You may be able to get help if:
- you are being supported to move into a new home; or
- you need help to continue living at home.
If you are being supported to move into a new home
To get help, you:
- must not have essential household items already; and
- must be getting support from the Council, a housing association or a charity to move because:
- you are fleeing violence or abuse; or
- you are moving from supported or temporary homeless accommodation into your own tenancy; or
- there’s been a disaster, such as a fire or flood; or
- you have significant health or care needs.
If you need help to continue living at home
You may also be able to get help if you have medical or care needs and would benefit from essential items to help you stay in your home.
What this covers
Essential items such as:
- beds
- bedding
- appliances like a cooker or fridge.
What you’ll get
If your application is successful, you'll get items provided to you directly (not cash).
What happens after you apply?
We'll assess what items you need. We may contact you for more details.
If your application is successful, we will arrange delivery.
Apply for support
Apply online on the Local Welfare Assistance website
Or
If you cannot apply online, email welfare.enquiries@manchester.gov.uk for help or alternative formats.
We can arrange:
- translation or interpretation
- information in other formats
- reasonable adjustments.
If you need help to apply
Ask someone you trust to support you. This could be a relative, friend or any professional involved in your care or support.