Useful Links:
Help with School Expenses With School Expenses for Families on Low Incomes Free School Meals and Milk Care and Support for Children and Families
Do not delete cell

Keep Warm Stay Well Campaign New

Help us keep vulnerable people warm and well this winter

Hertfordshire County Council has teamed up with NHS Hertfordshire, district councils and the voluntary sector to secure a £1/2m grant from the government to help vulnerable Hertfordshire residents to keep warm and stay well this winter. 

If you are in contact with families on a low income who may be struggling to heat their homes in the colder months, please encourage them to contact HertsHelp Tel: 0300 123 4044 to find out what extra help might be available to them.

You could also help us by putting an article in your school newsletter about the scheme, advising anyone who is finding it difficult to keep their home warm or is worried about a friend, neighbour or family member this winter to get in touch with HertsHelp.

Posters and a flyer are available from:

• www.hertsdirect.org/hertshelp 
• Hertsdirect: HertsHelp Keep warm, stay well this winter posters
  

Or Email: andy.nazer@hertscc.gov.uk

Hertfordshire County Council is also linking with the Herts Community Foundation's Hert Warming Appeal, which asks residents who don't need their winter fuel allowance to donate the money to support older people in need.

For More Information Contact:
HertsHelp
Tel: 0300 123 4044

• www.hertsdirect.org/hertshelp 
  

• top

Financial & Benefits Advice New

The benefits advice section provides information on welfare benefits and coping with debt.

• www.hertsdirect.org/benefits
• Compass: Money Advice Unit

• top

Student Finance

Hertfordshire County Council has provided a service for Hertfordshire Student Finance applications for many years. However as from 25 March 2011 responsibility for processing student finance applications will be transferred to Student Finance England. This move is in line with all local authorities in England.

All enquiries about student finance should go to:

Student Finance England
PO Box 210
Darlington
DL1 9HJ

New students who are starting courses in September 2011 should visit the website below to access the application process:

• www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance/

Further information is available from the website above or by telephone 0845 50 30 90.

• top