Money, Welfare and Benefits
Worried about paying the bills and feeding your family?
Find out what benefits you could be entitled to, what you can do about gas and electric bills, rent arrears, paying for school meals and travel, paying loans and credit card debt.
Talk to a service that will give you free, impartial and confidential support.
Get information and advice when you need it to help you make the right choices.
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Page last reviewed: 07/02/2023