Benefits and money problems
Emergency grants, loans and money help
Extra help if you claim universal credit
Help with debts
Where to get debt and money advice
What to do about universal credit deductions for debt
Breathing Space is a scheme that can pause eviction, repossession or debt recovery while you get free debt advice.
Private renting on a low income
How to find landlords who accept benefits
Rent increases for private tenants
Dealing with a rent increase if you claim benefits
When universal credit can be paid direct to a landlord
Applying for benefits
Housing benefit: hostels, refuges, supported and temporary housing
Housing benefit if you are pension age
How much can you get towards rent?
How universal credit housing element is worked out
Local housing allowance (LHA) for private renters
How many bedrooms you can claim benefits for
Discretionary housing payments (DHPs) can help if your benefits do not cover your rent.
Sorting out benefit problems
How to deal with problems with your universal credit
What to do if your universal credit reduces or stops
What to do if your housing benefit stops
How to deal with the bedroom tax
Find out where to get benefits advice
Opening a bank account
Basic bank accounts with no credit check
You usually need ID and most banks want proof of address
If you do not have these, read our guide: How to open a bank account if you're homeless
Last updated: 26 February 2023
