Government support is available to help with the cost of living. This includes income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

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Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly in England.

You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.

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Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits. It’s being replaced by Universal Credit.

You can only make a new claim for Housing Benefit if either of the following apply:

• you have reached State Pension age, or
• you’re in supported, sheltered or temporary housing

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StepChange help hundreds of thousands of people each year by finding the right ways to sort out their debts.

They offer free debt advice, and a range of solutions, tools and resources for people across the UK who are worried about money.

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