Benefits and Financial Support
London Renters Union – Support for people with rent issues
Shine Islington – Fuel poverty and free energy advice. Phone 0300 555 0195
DWP – Up-to-date benefits info
Thames Water – Freeze or reduction in water bills. Particularly helpful if benefits have been stopped/delayed
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
