Residents in receipt of welfare benefits in Bath and North East Somerset whose earnings will be affected after being told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace will be able to apply for a £500 Government support.

The Test and Trace Support Grant will be administered by Bath & North East Somerset Council and people who think they are eligible can apply online.

People who do not receive any of the qualifying benefits, but fulfil the other criteria and are on a low income, may be entitled to a discretionary payment of £500.

The B&NES Compassionate Community Hub continues to help vulnerable people during the pandemic. If you are in self-isolation and require help with food but do not meet the qualify criteria for the self-isolation payment, or if you need support for your welfare or wellbeing please contact the Hub on: 0300 247 0050 or by email: [email protected]

Please telephone the Welfare Support Team on: 01225 477277.

Applications must be made within 14 days of the last day of the period of self-isolation.

The lump sum payment may apply to each person who meets the qualifying criteria set out above. In a household where there are two adults, both may qualify for a lump sum payment of £500, however both must have been instructed by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate and must meet the other qualifying criteria.

The latest NHS advice on coronavirus can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/