Financial support and advice

Our Welfare, Benefit and Debt Advice service is here to help.

We can: 

  • Help you maximise your income and make sure you are getting all the benefits you are entitled to 
  • Help with applications for benefits 
  • Support you in challenging decisions to stop or change your benefits 
  • Apply for discretionary payments and grants to help with rent arrears, utility bills or food 
  • Help with applying for breathing space on your debts and creating a plan to get back on track 
  • Refer you for additional support if needed, such as food banks, counselling and more.  
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Arrears

If you’re finding it hard to make payments, please contact us as soon as possible. We can help!

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Benefits

Due to the increased cost of living, even people who are in work may be entitled to a top up of benefits. To find out if you are eligible for any help, please use the EntitledTo Calculator.

Find out more about Universal Credit.

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Debt help

If you’re finding it hard to make payments, please contact us as soon as possible. We can help!

Money Matters

Paying your rent
About your benefits
Debt advice
Need some financial advice? Pop in for one of our drop in sessions!

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Money matters – January 2025

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Money matters – December 2024

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