Council Tax Support helps working age people on a low income pay their council tax. Check if you are eligible and apply on Bromley Council's website: Council Tax support.

There are a range of other Council tax discounts and exemptions including for people with disabilities and severe mental health impairment. Check what you might be eligible for on Bromley Council's website: Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions.

Bromley Council has some funds available for people needing extra support.

First there is the Welfare Fund. This is a scheme is to help Bromley residents on low incomes to buy furniture and household equipment.  Check eligibility and how to apply on Bromley Council's website: Welfare Fund

Secondly for 2024 - 2025 there will be additional support for those in most need from the Bromley Household Support Fund.

Third, there is the Discretionary housing payment. This is for people with special financial or personal circumstances which indicate that they need extra help to pay their rent. Check eligibility and how to apply on Bromley Council's website: Discretionary housing payment.

SELCE are a local charity who help people on low-incomes and those with long term health conditions, older people and young families. Call 020 45666764 to speak to an energy advisor or look at the help with bills section on the SELCE website

Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills - Citizens Advice have guidance on sources of help.

Check your energy supplier - many have schemes to help if you are on low income or vulnerable.

Thames Water have a WaterSure bill cap and WaterHelp schemes to help households in need of extra support. This includes low-income households, households with large families and those who have a water-dependent medical condition. Visit the Thames Water website or call Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm on  0800 980 8800.

If you're struggling to pay for food, you might be able to get a referral to a food bank in Bromley. Foodbanks work with local referral agencies who can provide the correct ongoing support for you.

Blue Badge Scheme

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems. It allows Blue Badge holders to park close to their destination.  Find out if you are eligible on Bromley Council website: Blue Badge Scheme.

Or contact Bromley Council Blue Badge on 0300 303 8661 or email bluebadges@liberata.com

Freedom Pass for People with Disabilities

Disabled Freedom Passes provide free travel on nearly all public transport within Greater London and on most buses in England. Find out if you are eligible on Bromley Council website: Disabled Freedom Pass

Freedom Pass for Older People

The Freedom Pass for older people gives free travel on most public transport in London 24 hours a day (after 9.30am on most National Rail services within the London area), 

This pass might also be used to travel on local bus services in the rest of England.  Find out if you are eligible on Bromley Council website: Freedom Pass for Older People

Advice and Guidance on Transport Costs

Citizens Advice have information on their website about help with travel costs. Scroll down the page for the section on Help with Travel costs. It covers the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card, bus passes, Oysters cards and support from your local council.

You might be able to get help paying for NHS charges, for example: prescriptions dental treatment sight tests, glasses and contact lenses travel to NHS treatment. Read more and check if you're eligible for help from the NHS

'Social tariffs' are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband.  Check Ofgem website for more information and how to apply.

If you are on a low income, you might be able to get help with school costs.  This includes things like uniforms, travel and free school meals.

Find out what you can get help with on Citizens Advice website "Help with School Costs"

Check Carers UK for support and guidance on cost of living and your finances.

Age UK have help on benefits, managing your money, debt, pensions and more.   

Find out on the Government website what support is available if you’re 60 or over in England. This includes checking your eligibility for Pension Credit, discounted travel and how to check your State Pension.

If you or someone you care for are Deaf, Disabled, or have a long term health condition, you could get financial support and advice to help with the extra costs of ill health or disability.  For a full guide to available support visit the Mayor of London's Financial help for Deaf and Disabled Londoners

The Mayor of London has a Migrant Londoners Hub which has information on work, housing, benefits and much more.