You might be able to get extra money to help pay for essential costs like food, childcare and school costs. Check what benefits you can get You might be able to claim extra benefits if you have a child. For example: Child Benefit Universal Credit Guardian’s Allowance, if you’re responsible for a child whose parents have died Disability Living Allowance (DLA), if your child is under 16 years old and is ill, disabled or has a mental health condition Personal Independence Payment (PIP), if your child is aged 16 or over and is ill, disabled or has a mental health condition Carer’s...

If you don’t have enough money to live on, you might be able to get help to afford essentials like bills and food. This includes the Household Support Fund and cost of living payments. You should check if you can claim benefits - you might be able to do this even if you work, have savings or own a home. Check what benefits you can get Lots of people miss out on benefits they’re entitled to - so it’s worth checking what you can get. Claiming benefits might also let you get access to other financial help like cost of living payments and discounts on energy and transport. You might be able...