Benefits, financial and housing support for families

Advice and support for families

Benefits, financial advice and help with the cost of living

Benefits and financial advice

How to claim benefits, who to contact if you need help and where to get further advice.

Find out about Child Benefit, if you are eligible and how to claim it on the GOV.UK website.

Benefits and grants to help with special educational needs and disabilities

You may be able to claim benefits or get financial help if you look after a child with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) or you have SEND.

Cost of living support

Help is available for Brighton & Hove residents struggling with the cost of living.

Financial advice to support childcare and school

Childcare and financial support

How to find childcare in Brighton & Hove and what financial support you could get.

Get help to pay for childcare

Visit the Childcare Choices website to find out if you are entitled to existing childcare support schemes.

Free school meals

Find out if your child is eligible for free school meals and how to apply for them.

Free and low cost school uniforms

Find out where you can access free or low cost school uniforms.

Support with housing

How to apply for council housing, rent a private property, get homelessness support and find affordable housing