Essential Living Fund (ELF) Scheme Policy - Southend-on-Sea
What needs which are covered by ELF
Needs which are covered by the Essential Living Fund
furniture - such as a bed, settee, armchair, wardrobe, table
furnishings - such as carpets, curtains, bedding, curtain poles
household equipment - such as a cooker, fridge, washing machine
clothing and footwear including school uniform
travel costs - visiting a partner, parent or child placed in a hospital or rehabilitation centre outside the borough, assisted by the Dove Project in being placed in a refuge outside the borough
general living expenses - these are day to day living expenses such as groceries, nappies, toiletries, cleaning/hygiene products, money for fuel costs
Needs which are not covered by the Essential Living Fund
maternity expenses as covered by the Sure Start Maternity Grant which is designed to pay for the immediate needs of a new baby
funeral expenses as covered by the Funeral Payment regulated element of the Social Fund Scheme
needs and costs which the Local Authority has a statutory duty to meet, for example the Disabled Facilities Grant
repairs and improvements (both the cost of materials and labour) to the dwelling occupied as the home, including any garage, garden and outbuilding
a need which occurs outside the UK
an educational or training need for tools or equipment to be used at school
travelling expenses (visiting a partner, parent or child placed in a hospital or rehabilitation centre outside the area are covered)
expenses in connection with court (legal proceedings) such as legal fees, court fees, fines, costs, damages, subsistence or travelling expenses
removal or storage charges
domestic assistance and respite care
a medical, surgical, optical, aural or dental item or service
work related expenses
debts to government departments
investments
costs of purchasing, renting or installing a telephone and of any call charges
