Help with household costs
Discounts on your water bill
Thames Water has designed WaterSure and WaterHelp schemes to reduce the cost to households in need of extra support. This includes low-income households, households with large families and those who have a water-dependent medical condition.
Try some of our green saver tips
See our simple tips to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. The tips include how to save money on heating, food, household items and more.
Cheaper broadband and mobile phone tariffs
Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and mobile phone packages if you are claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband. They’re delivered in the same way as normal packages, just at a lower price.
Find out more about social tariffs
Help with childcare costs
If you need help with the cost of childcare, there are various options available by visiting:
- our childcare webpages
- Childcare Choices website to see what support is available
- Help for Households website with information on help with childcare costs
Southwark Library of Things
The Library of Things at Canada Water Library helps you save money and reduce waste by affordably renting out useful things like drills, sound systems and sewing machines at low cost.
Join the Canada Water Library of Things
Clothes banks for children five and under
Little Village HQ provides clothes for nought to five-year-olds arriving or living in London. They can provide pre-loved (donated) clothes, nappies and children's essentials. You can be referred for support by a professional or voluntary organisation working with families in an official capacity.
Referrals can only be made by professionals and organisations by visiting the make a referral webpage.
Help with transport costs
Transport for London has a list of railcards and travel discounts, including discounts for children, teenagers, students, apprentices, unemployed people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people over 60.
Find out if you're eligible for free and discounted travel
Help with healthcare costs
You can get professional health care advice, treatments, and medicines for common illnesses from some local pharmacies, without the need for an appointment. If you don't pay for your prescriptions, any medicine recommended to you from these pharmacies will be free.
Find current petrol and diesel prices
Find out about current UK petrol and diesel prices
Page last updated: 17 January 2024
