🧾 Types of Support Available

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

💸 Financial Support

• Household Support Fund payments to help with:

  • Food
  • Energy bills
  • Essential living costs

• Emergency financial assistance for residents facing crisis situations

• Council Tax Reduction schemes for low-income households

• Discretionary support for urgent or unexpected expenses

🏠 Housing & Rent Support

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

📊 Money & Debt Advice

• Budgeting and money management advice
• Support with managing debt and repayment plans
• Help checking benefit entitlement and claims
• Income maximisation to ensure you are receiving all available support