Hardship Support Scheme

Are you struggling with the rising cost of living? Newham Council offers Hardship Support to help residents facing financial difficulties, including challenges with energy bills, food costs, or other emergencies.

Our Newham Money Hardship Support is designed to provide practical assistance to those in need. If you are experiencing hardship, you can apply for support to help you manage essential expenses and get through difficult times.

  • Support is available for energy and food costs.
  • Emergency help for those facing immediate hardship.
  • Accessible application process for Newham residents.

Take action: If you or someone you know is struggling, visit our website to learn more and apply for support. We are here to help you through challenging circumstances.

Categories:
Financial advice and support
Helping with money
Service access criteria:

Are aged over 16 and the person liable for the household bills. Are a Newham resident or have been place out of Borough by Newham temporary accommodation. Have less than £1000 in savings on the day before the last main payment (Universal Credit/wages). Are in receipt* of a qualifying benefit such as:Income Support Universal Credit Income Related Employment and Support Allowance Pension Credit Housing Benefit

Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Takes place in the client’s home
Non English speaking friendly
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