Hardship support

You can apply for Our Newham Hardship Support if you:

• Are aged over 16 and the person liable for the household bills.
• Are a Newham resident or have been place out of Borough by Newham temporary accommodation.
• Have less than £1000 in savings on the day before the last main payment (Universal Credit/wages).
• Are in receipt* of a qualifying benefit such as:
• Income Support
• Universal Credit
• Income Related
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit
• Housing Benefit

Our Newham Money Hardship Support Scheme is discretionary, which means that, unlike other benefits you do not have a legal right to get help. If you are in severe need but you think you don’t meet the criteria you should still contact us.