Benefits
Find out about which benefits you may be eligible for and how to apply or report a changes to your circumstances.
Lewisham is in National lockdown: Stay at home restrictions
Financial support with self-isolation
Find out if you are eligible for financial support while you self-isolate.
Protecting your benefit payments from your bank
Find out how to protect your benefit payments from being used incorrectly by your bank.
Get a one-off payment if you are struggling due to COVID-19
You may be able to get a one-off payment to help you buy essential food and fuel.
Housing benefit
Housing benefit is a scheme to help people pay their rent to us, a housing association or a private landlord.
Local support scheme
How to get the support you need in an emergency, if you are at risk and cannot support yourself financially.
Benefit cap
There’s a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to 64 can get. This is called the benefit cap.
Council tax reduction scheme
If you are on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction in council tax.
Personal independence payment
Disability living allowance is gradually being replaced by a personal independence payment (PIP) for people aged 16 to 64.