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Help and advice

Legal advice, Local Welfare Assistance (LWA), credit unions, money advice, and Direct Payment Support advice.


Legal advice


Where to get free and confidential legal services, including legal aid.

Money advice: benefits, debt and budgeting


Support to help you work out which benefits you are entitled to and where you can get debt advice from.

Local Welfare Assistance - (LWA)


Previously known as "Waltham Forest Social Fund", find out if you're eligible and how to apply.

Citizens Advice Waltham Forest for Direct Payment Support


Providing free and confidential advice and support to people who are receiving Direct Payment for getting care.

Credit Unions


Find out how joining a credit union can help build your finances.

Completing online forms


How to complete the form and what to do if you don't access to Wi-Fi.

Pensions advice


There is a dedicated pension website for members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). It provides up-to-date information on local government pension issues.

Energy bills and council tax rebate


Find out about energy bills and the council tax rebate.

Support and community services in your area


The support and community services directory features services in Waltham Forest. From creative activities and events to support for the cost of living crisis.

Household Support Fund


The Household Support Fund can help support vulnerable households facing a rise in energy bills and the cost of living

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