Advice, support and benefits – Newham Council
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Advice, support and benefits – Newham Council
Advice, support and benefits
Find out about benefits you may be entitled to
Get advice based on your circumstances and benefits that you may be eligible for including how to apply for them
Get help to deal with debts
Practical advice and support to help you take control of your debts
Book a citizenship ceremony
Celebrate your status as a British citizen and book your citizenship ceremony in Newham
Get more help and advice from Our Newham Money
Visit the Our Newham Money website to find out more.
Cost of living response
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz hosted the Cost of Living Crisis summit on 07 September to again mobilise our collective resources to implement actions that will have greatest impact in helping Newham’s residents.
Find out more about the cost of living response.
Benefits and what you may be able to claim
There’s lots of help available depending on your circumstances. Find out more about the different benefits you may be entitled to, based on your situation, using the links below.
Benefits you may be able to claim
On a low income and unable to work
On a low income and looking for work
Starting work
In work
Expecting and bringing up children
People who are disabled and their carers
Support for those aged 16-19
Over state pension age
Support if you are bereaved
Money and debt advice
We can provide advice and support through MoneyWorks and on this website, to help you take control of your debts. Find out more about debt advice, and about how we as a Council deal with those who commit fraud.
Dealing with debt
Stage 1: More money in your pocket
Dealing with priority debts
Dealing with non-priority debts
Reporting fraud and how we deal with it
Council tax fraud
Business rates fraud
Tackling Tenancy Fraud
Priority debt advice
Benefit overpayments and how these have to be repaid
Trading standards
Trading standards
Newham Council’s Trading Standards team provide support and advice for residents and businesses. Find out more about what we can help with, what we regulate and enforce and where to get more help if you need it.
Trading standards
What we can help with
Be aware: Rogue builders
Council insurance claims
We have full insurance which covers all the risks that affect the council. If you think you may have a claim against Newham council, find out how to we investigate claims and what information you will need.
Council insurance claims
Council tenants home contents insurance
Immigration and language support
All British citizens over the age of 18 should participate in a ceremony to welcome them to Britain and into their local community, find out what happens at the ceremony and book yours. You can also find information about our translating services provided by The Language Shop.
Book a citizenship ceremony
Translating and interpreting services
Brexit and EU settlement
Find out what the UK leaving the EU means and how things will change. Plus information on the EU settlement scheme for EU citizens who want to carry on living in the UK after Brexit.
Brexit and what it means
EU settlement scheme
Employment Rights Hub
The Employment Rights Hub is key to delivering on the Mayor’s community wealth building agenda to ensure that economic growth in Newham is shared locally.
Find out more on our Employment Rights Hub page
The Newham Food Alliance
If you or someone you know is experiencing financial challenges that are preventing them from getting the food they need please complete this form to make a referral to the Newham Food Alliance.
The Newham Food Alliance
Advice, support and benefits
Find out about benefits you may be entitled to
Get advice based on your circumstances and benefits that you may be eligible for including how to apply for them
Get help to deal with debts
Practical advice and support to help you take control of your debts
Book a citizenship ceremony
Celebrate your status as a British citizen and book your citizenship ceremony in Newham
Get more help and advice from Our Newham Money
Visit the Our Newham Money website to find out more.
Cost of living response
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz hosted the Cost of Living Crisis summit on 07 September to again mobilise our collective resources to implement actions that will have greatest impact in helping Newham’s residents.
Find out more about the cost of living response.
Benefits and what you may be able to claim
There’s lots of help available depending on your circumstances. Find out more about the different benefits you may be entitled to, based on your situation, using the links below.
Benefits you may be able to claim
On a low income and unable to work
On a low income and looking for work
Starting work
In work
Expecting and bringing up children
People who are disabled and their carers
Support for those aged 16-19
Over state pension age
Support if you are bereaved
Money and debt advice
We can provide advice and support through MoneyWorks and on this website, to help you take control of your debts. Find out more about debt advice, and about how we as a Council deal with those who commit fraud.
Dealing with debt
Stage 1: More money in your pocket
Dealing with priority debts
Dealing with non-priority debts
Reporting fraud and how we deal with it
Council tax fraud
Business rates fraud
Tackling Tenancy Fraud
Priority debt advice
Benefit overpayments and how these have to be repaid
Trading standards
Trading standards
Newham Council’s Trading Standards team provide support and advice for residents and businesses. Find out more about what we can help with, what we regulate and enforce and where to get more help if you need it.
Trading standards
What we can help with
Be aware: Rogue builders
Council insurance claims
We have full insurance which covers all the risks that affect the council. If you think you may have a claim against Newham council, find out how to we investigate claims and what information you will need.
Council insurance claims
Council tenants home contents insurance
Immigration and language support
All British citizens over the age of 18 should participate in a ceremony to welcome them to Britain and into their local community, find out what happens at the ceremony and book yours. You can also find information about our translating services provided by The Language Shop.
Book a citizenship ceremony
Translating and interpreting services
Brexit and EU settlement
Find out what the UK leaving the EU means and how things will change. Plus information on the EU settlement scheme for EU citizens who want to carry on living in the UK after Brexit.
Brexit and what it means
EU settlement scheme
Employment Rights Hub
The Employment Rights Hub is key to delivering on the Mayor’s community wealth building agenda to ensure that economic growth in Newham is shared locally.
Find out more on our Employment Rights Hub page
The Newham Food Alliance
If you or someone you know is experiencing financial challenges that are preventing them from getting the food they need please complete this form to make a referral to the Newham Food Alliance.
The Newham Food Alliance