Havering Cost of Living hub
We are living in difficult times, if you are struggling with keeping up with the rising costs, remember that you are not alone and there are people and organisations to support you.
These are the first things you should check when looking for help.
Emergency Assistance Scheme
Havering Emergency Assistance Scheme (Havering Helps) first supported residents throughout the pandemic by providing essentials like food, heating, and household appliances.
Now expanded, the scheme continues to help those facing urgent financial needs due to the increased cost of living. Find out if you are eligible and apply for help.
Boost income and reduce energy usage
- Help to claim benefits (Opens in new tab)
- Better off calculator (Opens in new tab)
- Warm Spaces - Heated, safe and friendly places and are free to use for anyone struggling to heat their home.
- Energy Doctors (Opens in new tab) - Free advice and small home repairs to help residents reduce energy cost.
- SuperFi (Opens in new tab) - A mobile app that helps manage your bills and gives exclusive discounts on your shopping.
- Great British Insulation Scheme (Opens in new tab)
- Other energy advice
Other support
Sign up for our bulletin and stay up to date with free cost of living advice.
Help for households
We’re all worried about rising prices and the pressure that puts on household budgets and the UK Government is helping households with the cost of living.
Find out what you could get by visiting the GOV.UK help for households page (Opens in new tab).
NHS help with health costs
NHS Low Income Scheme
You may be entitled to help to pay for:
- NHS prescriptions
- NHS dental treatment
- eye care
- travel to receive NHS treatment
- NHS wigs and fabric supports
Even if you do not automatically qualify you may still get help through the NHS Low Income Scheme.
If you have already paid for treatment in the last three months, you can apply for a refund at the same time as you apply for the scheme.
Check to see if you qualify (Opens in new tab) and visit the NHS Low Income Scheme website (Opens in new tab) for more information.