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Help with financial matters

Find out how you receive financial help.

Are you worrying about rising rent?

If you are worried about increasing rent, support and advice are available.

Our partners at CAB and Shelter have plenty of advice and guidance on their pages on rent increases and other subjects.  

If you are worried about increasing rent, support and advice are available

Find out more information from Citizens Advice (CAB).

If you receive Housing Benefits and this no longer covers your rent, you may be eligible to apply for the Discretionary Housing Payment. 

Find out how to apply for Discretionary Housing Payment.

You may also be eligible for our Hardship Fund if you have not received Pension Credit before 26 February 2023 or your Universal Credit started before 27 January 2023.

Find out how to apply for our Hardship Fund.

If you are at risk of homelessness because of an increase in rent, find out what other help is available on our rough sleeping page.

Find out more information and the help available if you are at risk of homelessness.

Published: 1 August 2023

Last updated: 1 August 2023