Discretionary East Sussex Support Scheme (DESSS)
Need advice on debt or benefits?
Phone the welfare benefits helpline for free, confidential advice on 0333 344 0681 (calls cost no more than the national rate)
2. Can I get help from DESSS?
You have to live in East Sussex (which does not include Brighton and Hove). You must be aged 16 years or over.
You must either have a low income or receive one of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Support
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
If you are able to cover this need yourself or there is another way that you could do so, DESSS will not be able to help you.
