Every Pound Counts

Every Pound Counts is a benefit advice service for Lambeth residents who have a serious long term health condition or disability and may find it difficult to use mainstream advice services.

The service:

• gives advice about benefit entitlements and how to access them

• offers specialist casework support and representation 

• does not usually offer form filling but will identify another service who can assist

The service can provide advice to professionals and agencies working with vulnerable Lambeth Residents as well as to residents themselves.

Examples of health conditions where residents may have difficulties using mainstream advice could include:

• serious long term mental health conditions - e.g., depression, schizophrenia

• serious physical ill health - e.g., multiple sclerosis

• social and communication disorder - e.g., Asperger's syndrome, autism

• learning difficulties - e.g., down syndrome

• cognitive impairment - e.g., brain injury, stroke

• sensory impairment

• caring for a child with significant long term ill health or developmental condition

How to make a referral

Referrals can be made by:

• Lambeth residents needing advice

• carers - if you, or the person you care for has a serious long term health condition or disability, and are unable to access mainstream services. 

• social care

• health services

• housing services

• organisations supporting vulnerable Lambeth residents

We may not be able to assist everyone referred to our service. We prioritise those with the most urgent advice needs.

Visit the Every Pounds Count webpage to find the referral form or call the service on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1-4pm.