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See below for blog posts on finances, housing and benefits that you may find useful.
Benefits for parents of SEND children
Caring for a child with a disability can be expensive, especially if you’ve had to give up work or cut your working hours. Here are
Are you living with mould in your rented property?
The tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020, due to mould in his family home, should never happen to another family. (Gov.co.uk) If you
Could you save money on your prescriptions with an exemption certificate?
Find out if you’re entitled to free NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment and help with other NHS costs using the NHS eligibility checker. If you
Enjoy a FREE hot meal on Wednesday and Saturday lunchtimes
FoodCycle Lewisham Wednesdays and FoodCycle Lewisham Saturdays welcomes anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a FREE hot meal. No need to book. Just
Lewisham Warm Welcomes – 1st December 2023 – 31st March 2024
ABOUT THE WARM WELCOMES To support individuals affected by increased living costs in Winter, Lewisham Local are coordinating a network of local establishments to set
The Lewisham Bank of Things
WHAT DOES THE BANK OF THINGS DO? Provides Vital Resources for Young People. The Bank of Things is a Young Mayors Project working in partnership
Are you struggling to buy baby formula, milk or fruit and veg?
Applying online If you get Universal Credit, you can apply online if: you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have at least one child under
Benefits and Housing Advice Drop-in delivered by bench outreach
bench Outreach Housing and Benefit Support If you’re struggling with the housing crisis, the cost-of-living crisis, or just coping with years of austerity, our HOUSING
Could you save money on your NHS prescriptions?
Check what help you could get to pay for NHS costs Although most NHS treatment is free, there is usually a charge for: NHS prescriptions
Are you looking for support into work or training?
Getting back into work and training can be really difficult. Just knowing where to start, what skills are in demand and what you can access
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
You may be able to get up to 5 payments to help with the cost of living if you’re getting certain benefits or tax credits.
Kids eat free or at reduced prices Summer 2023
Stretching the budget over the Summer Holidays can feel like a real chore. But many restaurants are offering reduced or free meals for children this
Common Housing Issues
We often receive enquires to support families with housing issues, as a result we have put together a new Housing Advice section on the website
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
Childcare costs have soared over the last few years leaving it unaffordable for many families, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
What are the changes to childcare support announced in the budget and when will they come into affect?
You may have heard that the chancellor has announced some changes to childcare funding. It can all sound a little confusing so here is what
Financial help if your child has a disability
If your child has a long-term health condition or a disability you may be entitled to certain benefits to help you provide the extra things
Help paying for your childcare
Paying for childcare can be one of the most expensive items in your monthly budget. It can also stop many parents going back into the
Help for vulnerable residents to stay warm and healthy
With fuel costs rising it can be difficult to make sure you are getting all the support you need to pay your bills, especially if
Are you getting all the benefits you are entitled to?
With the cost of living rising it can be worrying if you are on a fixed income. Making sure you are getting all the benefits
Budgeting for rent over Christmas from Lewisham Homes
Lewisham Homes are aware Christmas can be a difficult time for some residents and understand the additional pressure the season can put on your
We need to talk about Christmas
We all know Christmas can be expensive. Last year the average UK family budgeted £350 for their Christmas food, presents and decorations. Yet nearly two-thirds
Are you struggling to pay your council tax?
Council Tax is an annual fee you pay to your local council. The cost is set by your council and goes towards funding local services.
20 free (or very cheap) ways to sprinkle some Christmas magic with Money Saving Expert
With all the Christmas adverts on the TV and shops full of Christmas gifts we can all feel under pressure to make the ‘perfect Christmas’.
Could you get cheaper home broadband?
Many people on some benefits may be able to get cheaper broadband with what are often called social tariffs. There’s a full list on Money
Reducing mobile phone bills and free data for those on certain benefits
Having a mobile phone is no longer a luxury. With many families no longer having a landline to keep in contact with friends and family
Quick tips to save energy from the Energy Saving Trust
Follow the Energy Saving Trust quick tips and advice for quick and easy ways to save energy, lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
Remember to use your £66 pre-payment meter government help vouchers
PayPoint, which runs energy top-up facilities in some 28,000 shops, says only 53% of the 800,000 vouchers it issued in October have been redeemed so
Low cost food at Community Supermarkets
If you are on a low income or are struggling at the moment community supermarkets and pantries are a great way to make your weekly
Financial help if you have children
As the cost of living crisis begins to effect us all it’s always worth checking if we are receiving all we are entitled to, especially
Professionals Winter Tool Kit from The Alliance
The Early Years Alliance has launched a free Winter Toolkit for early years providers containing a series of useful resources to help them — and their families — to
30 hours ‘free’ childcare: what parents need to know
The government’s 30-hours funded childcare places for working parents of three- and four-year-olds differs from the 15-hours childcare offer. Below we address some of the details and
Help with the cost of living
We’re all concerned about the cost of living rise. Find out what help may be available to you through benefits, grants and other sources of
Drop-in Vitamin D is back!
You can now drop-in to our centres to register or collect your Vitamin D Monday to Friday at 10am – 3pm What is vitamin D
Healthy Start vouchers go digital!
Healthy Start are moving from paper vouchers to the Healthy Start card. The last paper vouchers will be sent out on the week starting the
Help with the cost of living crisis
Millions of people across the UK have have noticed our food, energy and petrol costs rising and talk of further rises can be really worrying.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme
You could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2023 to 2024 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The money is not paid to
Do you need help and support with a housing or a welfare benefits issue?
Do you need help and support with a housing or a welfare benefits issue? Bench Outreach are providing weekly drop-in sessions: @ Clyde Early Childhood
Healthy Start Vouchers – Free food vouchers for your family
Healthy Start Food Vouchers are vouchers that can be used to buy healthy foods. They are for pregnant people and people who are responsible for
Benefits & Housing Advice
Benefits Advice If you’ve been affected by coronavirus, you might be able to claim benefits or get more money on your current benefits. This might be
Support for Families who use pre-payment meters
From today customers with pre-payment meters who may not be able to add credit can speak to their supplier about options to keep them supplied.
