benefits

If you’re receiving certain income-related benefits and need help to pay for essentials like clothing, furniture or a rent deposit, you might be able to apply for a Budgeting Loan or Budgeting Advance if you are getting Universal Credit. 

02 May 2024

Where can I get help and advice about benefits?

Working out what benefits or tax credits you’re entitled to can be tricky, especially with recent welfare changes. Find out where to get free expert advice online, face-to-face or by calling an advice helpline. What’s in this guide Citizens Advice  How to get access to a food bank  Law Centres  Macmillan benefits advisers for people […]
 

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19 Nov 2021

What benefits you can claim and other ways to increase your income

If your household income is squeezed, this guide will tell you how to claim any benefits you’re entitled to, find extra sources of income and understand the support available to help you manage household bills and save money.  What’s in this guide Do a benefits check It’s easy to think you might be earning too much to claim benefits. Or if you’re already getting benefits, […]

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19 Nov 2021

Where can I get help and advice about benefits?

Working out what benefits or tax credits you’re entitled to can be tricky, especially with recent welfare changes. Find out where to get free expert advice online, face-to-face or by calling an advice helpline. What’s in this guide Citizens Advice  How to get access to a food bank  Law Centres  Macmillan benefits advisers for people […]
 

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