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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

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.