Managing your money

If you're finding it hard to budget, pay bills or manage benefits, there's free and confidential help available.

Where to find help

Money and debt advice

You can get free, independent advice on budgeting, debts, energy bills and financial hardship from trusted local services.

Get money help

Help with benefits and entitlements

You may be entitled to extra financial support. Some benefits are managed by us, like Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.

Council benefits and financial support

Others, like Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Pension Credit or Universal Credit are managed nationally. 

Government benefits

Turn2us benefits calculator

Support from community workers

Community support workers can help with form filling, letters or contacting services about money or benefit problems.

Ask for help from community support

Use our triage tool

If you're not sure where to start, the online triage tool helps you work out the right next step based on your needs. You'll get a list of services related to your search in just a few minutes.

Find help using the triage tool