Merseyside's five local authorities have been allocated millions of pounds to help struggling families cope with the cost of living crisis.
Funds from the Household Support Fund scheme are given to councils from the Department for Work and Pensions. Each local authority decides who to give the money to, and how the money should be spent. Residents facing a crisis situation and not able to pay for essentials such as fuel, heating or children's shoes are among those who could benefit from the local financial support scheme.
However, the support available is decided by each individual council - as well as the eligibility criteria.
