Budgeting Advance

ronaldo89

Hi everyone I would like some advice please. My cooker has broken and I am struggling for money. I am in receipt of universal credit lcwra due to my health.

I live on my own in a flat.

Would I be able to get a budgeting advance?

How much would I be able to borrow?

What information would I need to provide?

Thanks in advance

rubin16

Hi,

A Budgeting Advance can be used to buy a cooker, this is what its designed for. You can apply quickly by calling:

Telephone: 0800 328 5644

You should be able to get upto £348 (if single), you will just need your NI number handy and they will explain everything with you when you call.

Rachel_Scope

Hi @ronaldo89. To add to what Rubin has said, here is a link to some more information https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/on-universal-credit/universal-credit-budgeting-advance/ .

Have you checked that you're claiming everything that you're entitled to? It might be worth using a benefits calculator if not https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/