What We Can Help With

At LIFT, we provide a wide range of support services to help individuals and families navigate challenges. Our team is here to offer guidance, advocacy, and practical assistance in the following areas:

 

Housing & Legal Support

 

      One-to-one housing advice

      Housing appointments

      Eviction challenges & overturns

      Homeless & B&B support

      Lawyer referrals & appointment assistance

      Council contact & housing benefit support

      EdIndex form assistance

 

Financial & Benefits Assistance

 

      Debt advice

      Benefit & Universal Credit (UC) advice

      DWP support & UC journal enquiries

      Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) forms

      PIP & DLA forms

      Best Start & clothing grants

      Shopping vouchers & food bank referrals

      Support with utilities & council tax

 

Employment & Training

 

      CV creation & updates

      Interview skills sessions

      Employability advice

      Training courses & NEDAC referrals

      New job support

      In-work advice

 

Family & Wellbeing Support

 

      Escorting/attending difficult meetings

      School contact & children’s reporter support

      Doctor's appointments & court attendance

      Reducing isolation & improving mental wellbeing

 

Basic Needs Assistance

 

      Food & toiletries

      Gas & Electric  

      Bus passes