Financial Help and Support

Financial and Debt Support from Thames Water

Thames Water offer a variety of financial support schemes including discounts for low income households, bill caps and payment consolidation.

Learn more about eligibility and apply here.

Safe and Secure Grant

Support for older or disabled residents on lower income to improve safety and promote independence. Find out more about the Safe and Secure Grant.

Surrey Crisis Fund

A discretionary fund providing financial help to residents who have nowhere else to turn in an emergency or after a disaster.

Tax-Free childcare

You can get up to £500 every three months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare.

Find out more and register at: GOV.UK: Tax-Free Childcare

Benefit-related support

If you are on a low income or are experiencing a change in financial circumstances, the Government offer a range of benefits and help to fulfil individual requirements:

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is a benefit that helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough than you need someone to look after you.

Personal Independence Payment

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that can help with extra living costs if you have both:

  • a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
  • difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition

Social Tariffs for Broadband and Mobile Phones

If you receive Universal Credit you could qualify for low-cost, reliable broadband and mobile phone packages. Find out more about eligibility here.

Help with food costs

 
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