Find out what services are on offer from the two hubs in the borough.
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Help with living costs 2
Homes and Money Hubs
Help with debt
We're here to offer support and advice for any debt issues.
Hardship payment schemes
Information on hardship support schemes, including Individual Assistance Payment, and how to apply.
Help finding work (Job Shop)
The Job Shop is a free service to help you get a job, improve your skills and widen your job and career options.
Free mobile data, calls and messages
If you're on a low income you might be eligible for free mobile data, calls and text for up to six months.
Help paying your business rates
Information about eligibility for relief and reductions in your business rates and how to apply.
Reduce your waste
There are many ways you can reduce the amount of household waste you produce to help save money and protect the environment.
Travel and transport passes and permits
If you find it difficult to get around, there are several different travel options and services that can make travel easier or free.
Universal Credit
Find out what Universal Credit is, what benefits you're eligible for and how to apply.
Council Tax Support
Information on how much your Council Tax bill could be reduced and how to apply.
Discounts and exemptions
Find out what Council Tax discounts and exemptions you could be eligible for.
Housing Benefit
The following sections provide information on Housing Benefit, eligibility and how to apply.
Housing advice and homelessness prevention
Find information about how to avoid homelessness or what to do if you are homeless.
Finances and housing
Information and support for housing costs.
Free early learning
Free holiday activities
The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme is free to children and young people who live or go to school in Barking and Dagenham and are eligible for benefit-related free school meals, with paid places available for everyone.
Support with childcare costs
Visit the GOV.uk website to find out how to get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare.