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Overview

Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This includes income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel. This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) . 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 . There will be no Cost o

Benefits, tax and work

Find out what support is available in England to help increase your income. This includes Universal Credit and Carer’s Allowance. Find out about cost of living support in Scotland , support in Wales and support in Northern Ireland . Payments and benefits Universal Credit Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit to get a regular payment to help with living costs if:</p

Living costs: bills, housing and health

Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs in England. This includes support with utility bills, support from your local council and Council Tax Reduction. Find out about cost of living support in Scotland , support in Wales and support in Northern Ireland Support with utility bills Help with energy bills <div role="note" aria-label="Information" class="application-notice in

If you’re 60 or over

Find out what support is available if you’re 60 or over in England. This includes checking your eligibility for Pension Credit, discounted travel and how to check your State Pension. Find out about cost of living support in Scotland , support in Wales and support in Northern Ireland Check your State Pension Check your State Pension age to find the earliest age you can start receiving your State Pens

If you’re disabled or have a health condition

Find out what support is available if you’re disabled or have a health condition in England. This includes disability benefits and support with prescriptions and health costs. Find out about cost of living support in Scotland , support in Wales and support in Northern Ireland Support you can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) If you have a long term health condition or disability and

Childcare and maternity costs

Find out what support is available with childcare and maternity costs in England. This includes free childcare hours and free school meals. Find out about cost of living support in Scotland , support in Wales and support in Northern Ireland Support you can get Child Benefit If you’re responsible for a child under 16 (or under 20 if they stay in approved education or training) you can get help with child-rela

Managing money, savings and debt

Find advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and debt support. Money and pensions advice If you need help with your money and pension choices you can get free, confidential and impartial advice on the MoneyHelper website . How to budget Get support with making a budget on the Citizens Advice website to help to understand what you’re earning and spending and where you might be able to cut costs. Budgeting Loan Check if

If you’re finding things difficult

Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you’re affected by domestic abuse. Talk to a GP if money problems are affecting your mental health and wellbeing. Support with mental health Get urgent help with mental health Find out how to get help on the NHS website . Support with money and mental health Get support on the Mind website , including organising