All government help and support schemes

Cost of living support

Remember - if you are struggling, you are not alone and there is no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives.

Check benefits and financial support you can get

Answer a few questions to find out what support you might be able to get to help with living costs if you live in the UK.

Check benefits and financial support you can get.

Scams

You may get calls, emails or messages that are pretending to be from a government service or an energy bill support scheme. If you get a message asking for your personal details (for example, bank details or passwords) this could be a scam.

Report anything you think is suspicious.

Benefits, tax and work

Find out what support is available to help increase your income. This includes the Cost of Living Payment, Universal Credit and Carer's Allowance.

Living costs: bills, housing and health

Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs. This includes support with utility bills, support from your local council and Council Tax Reduction.

If you're 60 or over

Find out what support is available if you're 60 or over. This includes Pension Credit, discounted travel and how to check your State Pension.

If you're disabled or have a health condition

Find out what support is available if you're disabled or have a health condition. This includes disability benefits, the Disability Cost of Living Payment and support with prescriptions and health costs.

Childcare and maternity costs

Find out what support is available with childcare and maternity costs. This includes free childcare hours and free school meals.

Managing money, savings and debt

Find advice for managing money, including budgeting advice and debt support.

If you're finding things difficult

Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you're affected by domestic abuse.

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Cost of living support
Heating and energy support
Food and shopping support
Money and financial support
Housing and homelessness support
Mental health support
Employment and training support
Children, young people and families
Help and support for carers
Warm and welcoming spaces
Free internet and wi-fi access support
Travel and transport
Help from the government - view all of the cost of living support schemes that you could be eligible for and apply today

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