Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS)

What is it?

The Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS) helps people who are in financial hardship and cannot pay their living costs. There are many reasons why this might happen to you:

• Redundancy
• Work hours have been cut
• On a low income or benefits
• Waiting for Universal Credit payments
• A home emergency such a fire or flood
• Have a special educational need or disability
• Have mental health issues or in ill health
• Have left an abusive relationship
• Have dependent children
• In a resettlement scheme

If you are eligible we can:

• Provide emergency financial help
• Supply essential household goods and furniture
• Give support, guidance and advice

You will need to complete an application with evidence of your financial situation.