Benefits for those on low incomes
- East Sussex Credit Union
Cooperative, offers cheap access to loans, high returns for savers & strengthens communities.
- Help with Health Costs (HC11)
Information about help with the cost of prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses, contact lenses, wigs, fabric supports, travel to hospital - Help With Help Costs Quick Guide (HC11QG) (PDF 35kb)
Explains help available for prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses or contact lenses, wigs and fabric supports and travel for NHS treatment. - Money, tax and benefit advice
The Government website for advising on money, tax and benefit entitlements - Turn2us
The new independent charity that helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.
- The
Brighton Fund
This is a charitable trust with a small annual income to help local people, especially people aged over 60, who are in need, hardship or distress. - The Social Fund (685kb PDF file)
An information leaflet explaining how The Social Fund may be able to help if you are on a low income and faced with costs that are difficult to pay for out of your normal income.
Providing you with information to help you and your family live longer, healthier, more comfortable lives

