Benefits, financial and housing support for families

Benefits, financial advice and help with the cost of living

You may be able to claim benefits or get financial help if you look after a child with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) or you have SEND.

Cost of living support

Help is available for Brighton & Hove residents struggling with the cost of living.

Financial advice to support childcare and school

Childcare and funding for childcare

How to find childcare in Brighton & Hove and what financial support you could get.

Get help to pay for childcare

Use the Childcare Support Checker in the Best Start in Life Parent Hub to find out what childcare funding you are entitled to.

Free school meals

Find out if your child is eligible for free school meals and how to apply for them.

Free and low cost school uniforms

Find out where you can access free or low cost school uniforms.

Housing support

Housing

Find information if you are a council tenant, private tenant, landlord or homeowner. Also get help and support if you are part of a travelling community, homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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Benefits, financial and housing support for families

Benefits, financial advice and help with the cost of living

Financial advice to support childcare and school

Housing support