With energy prices remaining high and colder weather setting in, it’s important to ensure you are accessing all the benefits and support available to you this winter.
Make sure you’re not missing out on extra money
In Brent, an astonishing £124 million in benefits goes unclaimed each year, which means you could be missing out on thousands of pounds in support.
Check the benefits calculator to see if you're eligible for support - it takes less than 10 minutes.
Over £2 million in Pension Credit is going unclaimed, a life-changing benefit for people over state pension age on a low income. It provides almost £4,000 a year and unlocks a range of additional support, including a free TV licence, Housing Benefit and Winter Fuel Payments.
Apply for Pension Credit online or call 0800 99 1234.
Visit your local Brent hub
If you're facing hardships, our seven hubs across the borough are here to provide advice and support with housing, benefits, employment, emergency assistance (including fuel and food vouchers), and more.
Find out more about Brent Hubs
Get help through the Resident Support Fund
If you need help with everyday essentials or are facing short-term financial problems due to an emergency, you can apply for help through the Resident Support Fund. It can help with food, utility bills, household essentials and more.
Find out more about the Resident Support Fund
Book a free appointment with Brent Well and Warm
Struggling to keep your home warm and manage your energy bills? If you are 60+, have young children, or someone in your household who is pregnant or living with a long-term condition, you can book a free appointment with a Green Doctor to help make your home more sustainable and cheaper to run.
Complete the Brent Well and Warm referral form
Find a warm space near you
If you’re worried about the cost of heating your home, there are a number of local places in Brent offering a warm welcome throughout the day, including your local library. Whether you want to sit, read, do homework, or simply stay warm, you’ll find a cozy spot waiting for you.
There is a growing network of spaces across the borough offering a warm welcome this winter.
Save money on your food bill
Planning meals ahead, using leftovers and storing food properly can help you save on the cost of your food bill. Here are some resources to help:
- Mealia - Meal planning app that creates personalised meal plans with healthy recipes and a shopping list based on your needs and budget.
- Love Food Hate Waste - Offers tips, tricks, and recipes to help cut food waste.
- Too Good to Go - Get quality, unsold food from local businesses at a big discount.
