Finance

The Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space can offer information and advice around finances and help you find out what you are entitled to if you are on a low income. If you have a query about your benefits or you’re not sure where to get started, we can book you in with a benefits advisor from Mind Welfare Benefits team (Advice Quality Standard Marked) to discuss this. Alternatively, you could drop in to one of our DWP drop in sessions which occur twice a month. Please click here to see our monthly schedule.

What employment benefits are available?

We can help you learn more about the employment benefits you are eligible for and support you through the online application process. These include benefits such as Universal Credit, New Style Employment Support Allowance and Housing Benefits.

What is a Personal Independence Payment?

If you live with a long-term health condition, disability, struggle with completing certain everyday tasks or struggle with your mobility because of your condition, a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could help you with extra living costs.

What is Attendance Allowance?

Attendance Allowance is a non-means tested benefit. It is available for people living with a disability over the state pension age. There are certain criteria you have to meet to be eligible for the benefit that we can help you understand and navigate.

What is Carer's Allowance?

If you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they receive one or more benefits such as Child Disability Payment, Personal Independence Payment or Armed Forces Independence Payment, you may be eligible for £67.60 a week through the Carer’s Allowance benefit.

Do you need help managing debts?

Struggling with debt can have a profound impact on our mental and physical health and wellbeing. We can help by referring you to a range of services and resources that can provide you with the help and guidance you need to manage and improve your debts; whether you want advice with budgeting or you want to discuss your circumstances with someone.