Benefits advice services

There are a number of local advice providers who offer free, impartial and confidential advice to Lambeth residents about welfare benefits, debt, and income maximisation. 

Ongoing one-on-one support with complex issues

The following providers offer free, impartial and confidential support to anyone, and can help with more complex issues that need more than one-off advice and guidance. 

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth

Online formCitizens Advice Merton and Lambeth contact us form 
In-person: 91 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4HQ

  • Monday: 10am to midday and 1pm to 3pm
  • Tuesday: Pre-booked appointments only
  • Wednesday: 10am to midday and 1pm to 3pm
  • Thursday to Sunday: Closed

Website: Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth

Brixton Advice Centre

Web formBrixton Advice Centre contact forms 
In-person: 167 Railton Road, London SE24 0LU. Monday to Thursday, 10am to midday. 
Website: Brixton Advice Centre

Centre 70

Web formCentre 70 contact us form 
Email: enquiries@centre70.org.uk 
In-person: 46 Knights Hill, West Norwood, SE27 0JD. Drop-ins and pre-booked appointments throughout the week. 
Website: Centre 70

Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Association (IRMO)

Especially helpful for Portuguese and Spanish language speakers.

Phone: 020 7733 9977 (Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm) 
Email: info@irmo.org.uk 
In-person: Unit 9, Warwick House, Overton Road, London, SW9 7JP. Drop-ins and opening times may vary, email or call before visiting IRMO. 
Website: Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Association (IRMO)

Cambridge House Law Centre

Specialist legal support in housing.

Phone: 020 7358 7025 
Email: lawcentre@ch1889.org 
In-person: The Printworks, Unit F, 22 Amelia Street, London SE17 3PY. Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. 
Website: Cambridge House Law Centre

Every Pound Counts

Support for Lambeth residents who have a serious long term health condition or disability and may find it difficult to use mainstream advice services.

Phone: 020 7926 5555 (option 4) (Tuesday and Thursdays, 1pm to 4pm)
Email: everypoundcounts@lambeth.gov.uk

See more detailed information about this service and how to make a referral on our Every Pound Counts webpage.