Recession
The current recession is a worrying time for both businesses and residents in Brent.
The council is here to help and support you by offering a variety of advice from finding housing, the benefits you may be entitled to receive to free local leisure activities.
Make sure you are receiving the right benefits for your needs
Get an instant entitlement quote online.
If you need financial help to pay your council tax bill.
If you need financial help to pay all of or part of your rent.
Direct gov website has some useful benefits pages
General overview about the types of support available.
See if you are entitled to receive benefits.
The Pensions Service is a dedicated service for current and future pensioners. Pension credits could mean extra money for you every week.
Information on benefits and tax credits for different groups of people such as unemployed, sick or disabled.
This is an online calculator to help older people work out what benefits they are entitled to.
Find out more about the opportunities available in Brent.
See what opportunities are available with the council
See details about personalised programmes of work and skills training opportunities.
If you are considering a change of career we have some excellent courses in sports and fitness coaches or officials.
- Adult education (2129Kb.pdf)
On page 11 of the Brent Adult Education (BACES) brochure is a section called Improve your job prospects with BACES.
This page contains a directory of useful organisation that may be able to offer you advice and solutions to debt.
See what your options are if you have concerns about your living arrangements.
Find out if you are eligible for council housing.
Some useful advice is available if you are having trouble paying your rent.
If you are facing eviction from your home see what advice is available.
Shelter provide free housing advice on 0808 800 4444.
This information will give you the tools you need to prevent your home being repossessed.
Directgov has general information about evictions and homelessness.
The UK Insolvency Helpline offers free, confidential and independent advice service for people with mortgage problems.
See what assistance is available for your business.
If you have concerns about your business you may find the links on this page useful.
Job Centre plus can provide solutions to suit your business circumstances.
The Business Link website contains a wealth of information and advice for businesses during this uncertain time.
Children under 16 can swim for free until March 2011.
The environment
Buying a sustainable product can help both to reduce our environmental impact and it won't cost the earth.
If you're feeling stressed because of job insecurity, redundancy, debt or financial problems, don't wait for things to get really bad before seeking help.