Budgeting advance

afgzee
afgzee Community member Posts: 31 Contributor
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi. I am wondering if I would be able to get a budgeting advanced for a mattress, bed frame and a winter coat as my bed broke and I'm currently sleeping on a hard cold floor, also don't have a proper winter coat. 

Does a budgeting advance cover this?

Many thanks. 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Yes those items are things you can request the loan for. You need to be claiming a qualifying means tested benefit for at least 6 months.

    You'll also need to have earned less than £2,600 in the 6 months before your application. This figure is £3,600 if you live with a partner.

    You can't get a budgeting advance if you or your partner is still paying off a previous budgeting advance.

    To apply you will need to ring the helpline.

    Universal Credit helpline

    Telephone: 0800 328 5644
    Telephone (Welsh language): 0800 328 1744
    Textphone: 0800 328 1344



  • afgzee
    afgzee Community member Posts: 31 Contributor
    poppy123456 said:
    Yes those items are things you can request the loan for. You need to be claiming a qualifying means tested benefit for at least 6 months.

    You'll also need to have earned less than £2,600 in the 6 months before your application. This figure is £3,600 if you live with a partner.

    You can't get a budgeting advance if you or your partner is still paying off a previous budgeting advance.

    To apply you will need to ring the helpline.

    Universal Credit helpline

    Telephone: 0800 328 5644
    Telephone (Welsh language): 0800 328 1744
    Textphone: 0800 328 1344



    Thanks for your quick reply poppy, you're always a great help. 

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