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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
eastleigh.gov.uk
Help at a glance
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There are times in life when we all need a little bit of help and support
Find out what support is on offer to make your life that little bit easier. The Council may be able to provide you with extra support or assistance for a range of services, if you are on a low income, in receipt of benefit, have a physical or learning disability, long-term medical condition or are over 60.
Providing financial and housing support Welfare benefits and housing
Contact our Customer Service team on 023 8068 8000.
We can provide information and support about welfare benefits and housing, including;
Alternatively, for Council Tax or Housing Benefit assistance, please email revbens@eastleigh.gov.uk quoting your Council Tax or Housing Benefit number.
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Support with your Council Tax
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pplying for Housing Benefit and A Discretionary Housing Payment (when the benefit you receive is less than the amount of rent you have to pay)
For housing advice, please email housing@eastleigh.gov.uk
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omelessness and housing H advice
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pplying for affordable housing A and the Hampshire Home Choice register.
We work in partnership with Eastleigh Citizens Advice who offer free, independent and confidential advice on a range of subjects including specialist debt and benefits advice.
Debt, benefit and other advice
For more information, call 0800 144 8848 or visit citizensadviceeastleigh.org.uk
Help in and around the home Home adaptations service
Keeping your home warm
If you, or someone living in your property, is disabled and experiencing difficulties getting in and around your home, you may qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant towards the cost of providing adaptations. We also oversee the work on your behalf.
The Hampshire-based Hitting the Cold Spots team offers advice on the grants available and ways to reduce your energy bills to keep you, your family and your home warm and healthy.
For more information call 023 8068 8000 or visit eastleigh.gov.uk/DFG
Essential home repair and maintenance loans The Home Improvement Loan is a unique, low cost, home improvement service and lending scheme offered by us in partnership with the Parity Trust. It is specifically designed for homeowners who require financial assistance in order to carry out essential repairs or maintenance to your property. For more information call 023 8068 8000 or visit eastleigh.gov.uk/ home-improvement-loans
For more information call 0800 804 8601, email: staywarm@environmentcentre.com or visit eastleigh.gov.uk/energygrants
Home gardening support We provide a gardening support service for older and/or disabled residents, which offers assistance with grass cutting, edging, pruning and low hedge trimming. This service is only available from April to October. For further details or to request the gardening service, please call 023 8068 3361 or visit eastleigh.gov.uk/gardening-scheme
