Finance, training and employment

Financial support

• Check what support and benefits you are entitled to
• Apply for help with housing costs
• Check what support you can get to help with the cost of childcare
• Advice Lewisham can be reached on 0800 231 5453 for enquiries about benefits, housing, debt, employment, immigration, family & consumer issues.
• Speak to the independent organisation Money Helper online or call 0800 138 7777 for free, confidential advice.

Training

• Enrol on an adult education course in Lewisham
• Education and training advice for young people with SEND

Employment

• Get support from Lewisham Works, a free service for unemployed residents seeking support to gain new skills and get a job. 
• Visit our employment advice page
• Find out about local apprenticeships 
• Baseline drop-in service, for young people aged 16-18 (up to 25 years for those with additional needs), not in employment, education or training. 
• Employment advice for young people with SEND.