Are you struggling to make ends meet? If you are going through any of the following issues, there are organisations that can help you get back on your feet.
I suddenly have no money
You may find yourself short of money because you have:
- lost your job or on reduced hours
- lost money or you have to pay for something unexpectedly
- experienced a major event such as a fire or flood
- been through a relationship breakdown
- had money stopped (for example a failed medical)
- been sanctioned
Who to contact if you have no money
I am waiting on a benefit payment
You might find yourself waiting on benefit payment or decision because you’re:
- making a new claim for benefit
- waiting for a delayed benefit payment
- waiting for a benefit decision
Who to contact about benefit payments
My money doesn’t stretch far enough
You might be finding it difficult to pay for everything because you’re:
- having to decide between food, fuel or mobile credit
- on a low income or zero-hours contract
- facing redundancy
- receiving Statutory Sick Pay that is too low
- not sure if you can get any support with money
- experiencing a change in your family life, such as a new baby, illness or death of a relation
I have debt
You might be struggling with debt because of:
- rent or Council Tax arrears
- gas or electricity costs
- payday loans
- money you owe to friends and family
- benefit repayments
More advice about money
There are lots of other organisations who can help if you are worrying about money.