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 a few benefits that you may be entitled to. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children To claim DLA for a child you need to be their parent or look after them […]
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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 have a long-term condition such as asthma, sickle cell, HIV, MND or Parkinsons you could also save money on your prescriptions by buying a Pre-Payment certificate Use the eligibility checker
Could you save money on your prescriptions with an exemption certificate? Read More »
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 up as Warm Welcomes. The Warm Welcomes was first piloted in Winter 2022/23 and will run again from 1st December 2023 until 31st March 2024. WHAT ARE WARM WELCOMES?
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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 4 years old your family’s monthly ‘take-home pay’ (also called ‘earned income’) is £408 or less from employment Important: Universal Credit claimants To be paid correctly for all of your
Are you struggling to buy baby formula, milk or fruit and veg? Read More »
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 AND BENEFITS SUPPORT service can help. We can assist you to find accommodation, resolve housing issues, claim benefits, and choose the correct specialist health and well-being service for your needs. Our
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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 NHS dental check-ups and treatment sight tests new glasses or contact lenses repairing or replacing glasses or contact lenses NHS wigs NHS fabric supports – things like surgical bras, support
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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 around family life can feel overwhelming. Questions about your entitlement to benefits can also make it feel really confusing. The Supporting Families Initiative is an initiative between the Department for
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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. You do not need to apply. If you’re eligible, you’ll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits. This includes if you’re found
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 Read More »
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 Summer. Find out more here
Kids eat free or at reduced prices Summer 2023 Read More »
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 to provide information, advice and links to organisations that can support families with housing issues. We have divided advice into sections, click on the links to find out more: Social
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