benefits

4 Feb 2026

Spotlight: help with the cost of living

Across the borough, many people are feeling the pressure of rising costs – from heating homes to putting food on the table. That is …

2 Feb 2026

Putting money back in residents’ pockets

Residents in the borough are saving hundreds of pounds after being enrolled for automatic support with their water bills. The support comes at a …

19 Dec 2025

Heat, help and hot meals

With the days and nights turning colder, are you having to fight the urge to turn the heating up at home? And are you …

29 Oct 2025

The direct way to control your care

“I use it for my health and wellbeing like going to the gym. It’s been really beneficial. It’s nice to have a bit of …

15 Oct 2025

Putting £2.5million in older residents’ pockets

Hundreds of older residents in the borough are now receiving pension credit payments they were missing out on, thanks to action taken by Ealing …

11 Sep 2025

Should you have more money in your pocket?

Hundreds of households across the borough are eligible for additional support from some of the lesser-known benefits, according to Ealing Council’s latest data. With …

22 Jul 2025

Free summer holiday activities for eligible families

Children can enjoy free fun and games over the school summer holidays by signing up to Ealing Council’s holiday activities and food (HAF) programme. …

28 Mar 2025

Celebrating employers who pay fairly

Almost 1,000 workers in the borough have received a pay rise as a direct result of their employer signing up to become London Living …

12 Dec 2024

London Living Wage: food for thought

“Being paid the London Living Wage allows me to maintain my day-to-day expenses and I can save a bit of money. I think that’s …

15 Aug 2024

Childcare funding – don’t miss out

If your child is under 5 you could be eligible for support with the cost of childcare – but you need to apply before …

15 Jul 2024

Cutting the cost of summer

Are you worried about the cost of the summer holiday, and finding activities and entertainment for the children and whole family? There are offers …

29 Aug 2023

Help to claim Pension Credit

Since the launch of a campaign in February, Ealing Council, in partnership with AgeUK Ealing and Ealing Mencap, has supported 174 older residents to …

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