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If your benefit payments aren't giving you enough to live on, you might be able to get help from your local council or an interest-free loan from the government.

If you're struggling while waiting for your payments to start, you might be able to get your benefit paid early.

Explains what you can do if you don't have enough money to make ends meet including suggestions about how, when and where you may get help.

Although crisis loans no longer exist, this page explains what help may be available to assist you in an emergency or disaster. Gives details of different schemes available in England, Scotland and Wales.

Explains what rent in advance is and when you should pay it, ways to help you afford paying rent in advance, and how you can apply for help. (Content applies to England only).

If you've been struck by disaster or have run out of money and can't afford essentials like food or heating, there are emergency funds to help you. Information about emergency funds from your local council, money from the Government if you’re on benefits and food banks.

Information about who can apply for an emergency grant from this fund and how to apply.