Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest residents – health and wellbeing support this winter
If you are a Newlon resident living in Waltham Forest, there is a wide range of support available to help you stay healthy, warm and financially secure throughout the winter months. These include:
- Cost of living support
- Warm spaces
- Health and wellbeing services
- Financial and neighbourhood-based help
Cost of living support
Waltham Forest Council provides an extensive set of resources to help residents manage rising costs, including money advice, food support, energy bill help, and guidance for families.
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/benefits-and-money-advice/cost-living-support
This includes support in key areas such as:
- Money and benefits
- Food support
- Help with energy bills
- Health and wellbeing resources
- Employment and digital inclusion
For more detailed financial support, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Council Tax Support, Housing Benefit and Local Welfare Assistance:
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/benefits-and-money-advice/cost-living-support/cost-living-support-help-money
Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund (HSF) provides direct financial help for households struggling with essential costs including energy, food and other basics.
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/benefits-and-money-advice/help-and-advice/household-support-fund/
Support available includes:
- Local Welfare Assistance for food, utilities and essentials
- Free school meal vouchers during holidays
- Support for local Food Hubs and Recipe Clubs
Warm spaces and local neighbourhood support
Waltham Forest offers free, welcoming spaces across the borough for residents to keep warm, meet others and access advice.
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/benefits-and-money-advice/cost-living-support/support-your-local-neighbourhood
This includes:
- Community Living Rooms, Community Kitchens, and Libraries providing warm, social spaces
- A Wellbeing Directory featuring 150+ services and free activities
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/support-and-community-services-your-area
Health and wellbeing
Residents can access advice to stay well over winter, including cold‑weather health guidance, activities, and support for managing long‑term conditions.
NHS North East London provides detailed winter health and vaccine guidance for the region, including Waltham Forest:
https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/your-area/waltham-forest/
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