Benefits
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a single payment for people who are unemployed or on low incomes, including wages.
If you claim Universal Credit you may also get support with your rent, as it can help cover your housing costs.
Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit can help pay your rent. You might be able to claim Housing Benefit if you:
- are on a low income, whether retired or of working age
- receive other welfare benefits
Financial help
Household Support Fund
This is a grant that you can claim from the UK Government. You don’t have to pay this grant back, and you can use it to pay for:
- food
- gas and energy
- telephone and broadband (such as phone costs, top-ups, broadband charges)
- groceries and toiletries
- clothing
More about Household Support Fund
Discretionary housing payment
If you get Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, but still need help to pay your rent, then you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment.