Need extra help?

If you need a bit of extra help during these tough and uncertain times, we can put you in touch with local voluntary organisations. This extra help could be anything from getting food and medicine, to accessing advice services.

Call 020 8937 1234 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

We're working closely with Brent Mencap, Young Brent Foundation, Age UK, Crisis, Sufra, Step Up Hub, and Brent Citizens Advice Bureau to get help to the people who need it.

For the most vulnerable people who need help with tasks like washing, dressing, or feeding themselves, but don't have the support of family, friends or the wider community, we have set up a special helpline.

Emergency childcare

If you are a key worker or have a vulnerable child and need emergency childcare please contact the Children and Families Information Service on 020 8937 3010 or email cfis@brent.gov.uk

Discretionary Housing Payments

Discretionary Housing Payments are available to anyone in receipt of Housing Benefit or the Housing Cost element of Universal Credit, to support them to pay the shortfall between their benefit and their full rent charge. Apply online: https://www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/benefits-and-money-advice/claim-discretionary-housing-payment/

Local Welfare Assistance

Applications are welcome from anyone entitled to Housing Benefit or certain DWP benefits, to support them during certain one-off emergency situations. Apply online: https://www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/benefits-and-money-advice/claim-local-welfare-assistance/

Council Tax support

Help for those on a low income to pay their Council Tax. Apply online: https://www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/benefits-and-money-advice/council-tax-support-information/

Other support

There have been some other financial support measures announced, such as an additional payment of up to £150 for Working Age Council Tax Support recipients. More information will be published once confirmed.