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.
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, […]
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 […]
