part time work

veryconfused

hi everyone,im in the esa ir support group.i was working part time but due to corona virus it is now finished.just don't know what to do now as finding it very hard to pay basic bills etc

poppy123456

HI,

I would advise you to contact those that you're having difficulty paying to tell them you're in financial difficulty at the moment and they maybe able to give you a payment break or reduce payments.

veryconfused

will do,thanks poppy

Abdi_Scope

Hi @veryconfused -  how are you getting on?

veryconfused

hi abdi,will be ok for a week or so but after that I really don't know

Adrian_Scope

Hi @veryconfused. Are you claiming everything you can be? Can I ask what other benefits etc you are claiming?

veryconfused

hi Adrian,help with housing benefit,thats about it

Adrian_Scope

Have you had a look to see if you'd be any better off on Universal Credit? Not everyone is, but some people are. It may be worth you doing a calculation and looking at your options. 

Does housing benefit cover your full rent? Have you been able to get in touch with any of the companies you're having trouble paying? They may be able to offer payment holidays or work out plans with you. 

chiarieds

Hi @veryconfused - Here's a link to some benefit calculators, which I hope are helpful, as well as Poppy & Adrian's advice. See: https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

veryconfused

thanks Adrian,and thanks chiareds