Hackney
Hackney residents – health and wellbeing support this winter
If you are a Newlon resident living in Hackney, there are a wide range of local services you can access to support your wellbeing, mental health, and household finances throughout the winter months.
Local cost of living support event for all Hackney Residents
When? Friday 30th January 2026, 10:30am–2:30pm
Where? New Kingshold Community Centre, Ainsworth Road, Hackney, E9 7LP
Why? Join us for a drop‑in event offering wheelchair‑accessible support, warm clothing and food, benefits and debt advice, cost‑saving tips for everyday living and household bills, plus information about free local activities.
Cost of living support
Hackney Council offers a comprehensive guide to help residents manage rising living costs, including advice on money, debt, benefits, energy bills, food support, Warm Spaces and more. Go to
https://hackney.gov.uk/hackney-money-help
This page includes advice and support about the following things:
- Money and debt
- Bills and energy
- Find local Warm Spaces
- Housing costs and homelessness
- Food and free meals
- Free activities
- Jobs and training
- Support for businesses
- Further help and advice
Warm Spaces and winter support
Residents can find warm, safe community spaces across the borough where they can spend time, meet others and save on heating costs.
https://www.warmwelcome.uk/
Hackney libraries and community venues also participate in winter activities and warm-welcome schemes.
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/hackney-warm-spaces
Health and wellbeing guidance
Residents can find health information, winter health advice, and resources to stay safe and well throughout colder months through Hackney Council and NHS partners.
https://hackney.gov.uk/keepingwarm
How Newlon can help
Our Financial Inclusion team work to support residents experiencing hardship and to provide cost of living advice and support. You can find information about how the team can help you at Welfare and financial inclusion – Newlon Housing Trust