Help while you're working

We may be able to help you pay living expenses, an unexpected cost, or get your finances sorted, even if you've got a job.

You don't need to be getting a benefit to get this help.

Living expenses

You may be able to get ongoing help with everyday living expenses. This could be things like:

rent, mortgage or board
childcare
doctor's appointments
public transport fares.

What you can get depends on how much income you get (and your partner, if you have one), any savings or cash assets you have, and what your expenses are.

You can use our 'Check What You Might Get' tool to see what payments you might be able to get.

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Urgent or unexpected costs

We can help pay for one-off urgent or unexpected costs. These could be costs like:

food
power
an unexpectedly high bill
home repairs
whiteware.

What you can get depends on how much income you get (and your partner, if you have one), any savings or cash assets you have, and what costs you need help with.

Urgent or unexpected costs