Support with the cost of living
As the cost of living increases, it is important to be aware of the benefits, payments and support options available to you. There are local and national schemes that can help you with rent, food, energy and more. We help to fund advice organisations like Advice Central and Citizens Advice as well as local food banks to help you. If you are struggling, please contact us or one of our partner agencies for advice and support.
Household support
We are providing funding for eligible households in several ways. Find out how.
Benefits Calculator
Check the TURN2US benefits calculator to see what you are entitled to.
Benefits, discounts, payments and vouchers
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Housing Benefit and Universal Credit
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Pension Credit (GOV.UK)
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Tax Credits (GOV.UK)
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Council Tax Support
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Household Support Fund (HSF)
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Broadband social tariffs (Ofcom)
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Help with childcare costs
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Free school meals
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Free school meals in the school holidays
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Sure Start Maternity Grant
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Holiday activities and food programme (HAF)
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Benefits and financial support for carers
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Bus pass
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Extra money and help PIP entitles you to
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NHS prescriptions and health costs (GOV.UK)
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NHS Help with Health Costs
Health and wellbeing support
Employment support
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Being made redundant (GOV.UK)
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Find a job (GOV.UK)
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Support getting into work or learning
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4YP - help for young people
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Pay and rights at work advice (WorkSmart)
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Problems getting paid (Citizens Advice)
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Getting Into Work (TURN2US)
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Bedfordshire Libraries - jobs, skills, careers and IT support
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National Careers Service
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Access to Work (GOV.UK)
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16 to 19 Bursary Fund (GOV.UK)