Community Crisis Payment

More information and advice

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice offers free, confidential, and impartial advice. Covering a range of issues about -

  • general areas of law
  • specialist advice and support on Welfare and Benefits

You can ring 01482 300 303 to ask for an appointment. Or visit the Wilson Centre Customer Service Centre to attend a drop in.

Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may be able to provide financial help. This depends on your circumstances. They offer -

  • budgeting loans
  • short term benefit advances
  • hardship payments

If you would like to know how much benefit you may be able to receive or help with budgeting, visit our benefit calculator and budgeting tools.