You do not need a doctor’s letter If you are intending to apply for a council home for health reasons.

If the Council are unable to process your application and need further information, the Council should write to your doctor in confidence and request your written consent for your doctor to provide the information.

Money, housing and advice

• Money and Pensions Service: Phone: 0800 138 7777 | Website

• Benefits advice: Citizens Advice

• Housing support: Lambeth Council

• Housing advice: Brixton Advice Centre

• Citizens Advice Southwark - Phone: 020 8278 7849 | Website

• Healthwatch Lambeth: advice on accessing services and complaints - Phone: 020 7274 8522 (9am-4pm, Monday-Friday) | Website