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.

Check what you might get

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.

How we can help with urgent or unexpected costs

Managing your money

Find organisations that can help you manage your money and deal with debt. We can also provide support and practical information to help you budget.

Managing your money
Budgeting

Debt with us

If you owe us money, we can help with:

  • a breakdown of your debt
  • debt repayments
  • what to do if you don't agree with your debt, and
  • support for managing your debt.
Your debt with us