Life situation support
Recently lost your job
Reduce urgent bills first, then check council and employment support. This page keeps the steps practical, because the hardest part is often knowing what to try first.
Start with these checks
Council Tax Reduction, local welfare, broadband social tariffs, energy support, food help, debt advice, Jobcentre routes and mental health support.
- Use National Help to find trusted UK-wide and nation-specific routes without needing a postcode.
- Use the Bill Tracker if you need a simple printout for a provider, council or advice appointment.
- Save any step below into My Support Plan so you can come back later.