What is the Discretionary Assistance Fund in Wales?
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In short: Emergency grants from the Welsh Government for essentials such as food, fuel or white goods when you face urgent need — grants do not usually need repaying unlike Universal Credit advances. Apply through the DAF portal.
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Emergency Assistance Payments cover immediate crises; Individual Assistance Payments help with essential household items.
Eligibility is discretionary — show urgent need and that other help has been explored.
See DAF Wales guide.
Primary source: gov.wales/discretionary-assistance-fund-daf
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