Assisted Purchase Scheme

What is the Assisted Purchase Scheme?

The Assisted Purchase Scheme helps people on a low income to buy essential items, such as:

• beds
• electric cookers
• fridge freezers
• sofas
• microwaves
• washing machines.

Who can apply?

Benefits you must receive

You must be in receipt of at least one of these benefits:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance (income-related)
• Pension Credit
• Universal Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Reduction.

Your circumstances

You must also fall into at least one of the following categories:

• you have recently left care
• you have recently left prison
• you have recently left a women’s refuge or hostel
• you are at risk of entering a care home
• you are fleeing domestic violence
• you are experiencing extreme financial pressure.

How do I apply?

Apply to the Assisted Purchase Scheme

What happens after you apply

Some applications will be refused at the point of application if you do not meet the scheme criteria.

If your application is accepted it will be reviewed by our team.

Assessment and decision

• A member of the team will contact you by telephone
• They will discuss your application and the items you need
• A decision will then be made

If your application is successful

• You will receive a letter with details of our partner organisations
• You must take this letter with you when purchasing items
• Items will be delivered to your home address

Decisions and appeals

There is no right of appeal against decisions made about your application.

Questions about your application

If you have questions about the application, please contact us.