Get advice on national benefits

It’s important that you check you’re receiving all the benefits and support you’re entitled to. 

 

Help for families

Get help if you’re pregnant, look after children or plan to adopt a child. See benefits and financial support for families

Check if your child can get free school meals

You will find additional information about services, support and information for families with children on our Family Services Directory.

 

Help if you’re on a low income

Get help with heating, housing and other living costs.

See benefits and financial support if you're on a low income 

 

Help if you’re temporarily unable to work

Find help if you are unable to work because you’re ill. This includes Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

See benefits and financial support if you’re unable to temporarily work

 

Help if you’re looking for work

Get help if you're looking for a new job, are out of work or affected by redundancy. This includes Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).

See benefits and financial support if you’re looking for work

Register with Work Redbridge for employment support.

 

Help if you’re disabled or have a health condition

Get help if you or someone living with you is living with a health condition or disability. This includes Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance for children.

See benefits and financial support if you're disabled or have a health condition 

Check your eligibility for a Blue Badge

Apply for a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass to get free travel on London public transport and local bus services across England.

 

Help if you’re State Pension age

State Pension is a regular payment you can get if you’ve reached State Pension age.

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over pension age and on a low income.

You can get a Winter Fuel Payment for Winter 2024 to 2025 if you were born before 23 September 1958. Most people will get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they’re eligible.

You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits or Support for Mortgage Interest. If you’re eligible, you’ll be paid automatically.

You may be able to apply for a Freedom Pass if you’re a London resident who is aged over 66 or with eligible disabilities.

 

Help if you’re caring for someone

Get help if you regularly spend time caring for someone.

See benefits and financial support if you're caring for someone

 

Help if you have lost someone

If you have lost your husband, wife, partner or a close relation that you lived with, you may be able to receive financial support.

If you’re arranging a funeral and are on a low income you may be able to get help with funeral costs.

See benefits and financial support when someone dies