Help from the government
Help for Households
The Help for Households government campaign explains the different schemes available to help with the cost of living. It covers new one-off payments and existing benefits and schemes, including:
- income support
- help with your energy bills
- help with childcare costs
- housing support
- help with transport costs
- help finding work
If you need help with rent or living expenses you may qualify for Universal Credit. Other government benefits available including eligibility, appeals and tax credits.
Cost of Living Payment
You may be able to get a payment to help with the cost of living if you're getting certain benefits or tax credits. You could get up to 3 different types of payment depending on your circumstances:
- a Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying low income benefit or tax credits
- a Disability Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying disability benefit
- a Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, if you're entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023
Further information and guidance on the Cost of Living Payment