🧾 Types of Support Available

Residents in Kingston upon Thames may be able to access a range of support services:

💸 Financial Support

• Household Support Fund payments to help with:

  • Food
  • Utilities
  • Essential living costs

• Emergency financial assistance for residents in crisis

• Council Tax Reduction schemes for low-income households

• Discretionary support for unexpected or urgent financial needs

🏠 Housing & Rent Support

• Housing Benefit and Universal Credit housing support
• Help with rent arrears and managing housing costs
• Homelessness prevention support and advice
• Support for tenants in both private and social housing

📊 Money & Debt Advice

• Budgeting and financial planning support
• Debt advice and repayment support
• Assistance with benefit claims and eligibility checks
• Income maximisation services to ensure full entitlement