🧾 Types of Support Available

Residents in Lewisham may be able to access a wide range of support services depending on their situation:

💸 Financial Support

• Household Support Fund payments to help with:

  • Food
  • Utility costs
  • Essential living expenses

• Emergency financial assistance for residents in crisis

• Council Tax Reduction schemes for low-income households

• Discretionary support payments for urgent financial needs

🏠 Housing & Rent Support

• Housing Benefit and Universal Credit housing support
• Support with rent arrears and risk of eviction
• Homelessness prevention and housing advice services
• Support for both private renters and social housing tenants

📊 Money & Debt Advice

• Budgeting and financial planning support
• Debt advice and repayment solutions
• Help with checking benefits and entitlements
• Income maximisation to ensure you receive all support available