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In financial hardship

We’re here to help if you need it, whether or not you receive income support from us.

If you’re struggling to support yourself or your family, please contact us. We can often help in some way. We may be able to give you assistance, advice, or refer you to another agency.

Help if you’re in a financial crisis

There are a number of payments or advances that may help you get through a financial crisis. Even if you aren't able to get any of the assistance mentioned below, we may be able to help in other ways so please contact us.

Websites that may help

Help with your budget

Budgeting gives you control of your money – and your life. It lets you see how much money you have, what you spend it on and how you can make your money go further. By budgeting, you can:

  • pay off your debts faster
  • keep up with your bills
  • save for the things you want
  • pay for those extra unplanned expenses
  • buy little luxuries every now and then.

Budget websites that may help

Help if you’ve lost your job

Whatever your circumstances, if you'd like help finding a job, contact us. We'll try and match you to suitable full-time or part-time jobs. We may be able to help you increase your job options through training or other ways.
 
While you're looking for work we may be able to help you with living, housing and childcare costs.

If you’ve recently been made redundant, you may be able to get help through the ReStart package. You may also get this help if you're self employed and can get the Unemployment Benefit

Websites that may help

Help if your relationship has broken down

We'll support you while you can't work and help you look towards independence in the future. When you're able to work, we can help you find full-time or part-time work that's right for your situation.

We may be able to help you with living, housing, and childcare costs.

If you're on a benefit you need to tell us about any change in your relationship as this may affect your benefit.

Help if someone close to you has died

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Help if you have been affected by a natural disaster

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Contact us

Everyone's situation is different. We're here to help if you need it.

Contact us if you:

  • would like assistance
  • aren't sure if you can get assistance
  • are struggling to support yourself or your family
  • would like more information.