Benefits and Financial Support

London Renters Union – Support for people with rent issues

DWP – Up-to-date benefits info

Council Tax/Rent – For council tenants anxious about being able to pay their rent or council tax. Email HomesandCommunities@Islington.gov.uk or phone 020 7527 5300

Wavelength – Charity providing free TVs, radios or tablets for people experiencing isolation

Money Saving Expert – Info on help with energy bills, debt, overdrafts, rent arrears

Islington Citizens Advice Bureau – Telephone advice on benefits, housing and debt. Phone 0300 330 1197

Islington People’s Rights – Welfare benefits and debt telephone advice Monday, Tuesday & Friday 2-4pm. Phone 020 7561 3685

IMAX (Islington Income Maximisation Team) – Phone 020 7527 8600. Leave your name and phone number on their answering machine and they’ll call you back