In financial hardship
We’re here to help if you need it.
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.
Financial assistance available
Find out what financial assistance may be available to you if you’re struggling to support yourself or family.
This can include help if you’re not currently working or if you are on a low income.
Help if you need to pay something urgently
We may be able to help you pay for things or services you need urgently if you can’t pay for it.
If you have an immediate need for something essential, you may be able to get an advance payment of your benefit.
A payment for something you need urgently when you have no other way of paying for it.
A grant to help you, in certain circumstances, pay for something when you have no other way of paying for it.
A payment if you can't meet your essential living costs from what you earn or from other sources.
If you don’t qualify for any of the financial assistance mentioned above, please contact us. You may be able to get an emergency or special benefit.
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.