Financial support on ESA and PIP during the pandemic

kirby1988

Hi 
I am on ESA and high rate PIP I was wondering if I am entitled to any other financial support whilst the pandemic is here? 

mikehughescq

Any extra support is local so you’ll need to contact your local authority hub and see what is available. However, it’s based on specific needs so the key question is always going to be around what is it specifically you think you’re missing. If you have a benefit income and are being fed then you need to identify something else. 

Chloe_Scope

Hi @kirby1988 and a warm welcome to the community. Are you struggling with food or bills? 

Here is some information that you might find helpful.

If you are struggling to pay your bills

You could try contacting your utility companies to see if there is any help that they can give you. 

For rent or mortgage payments, the government has introduced support to make sure people are protected if they are struggling financially due to coronavirus.

Government support available for landlords and renters during coronavirus (GOV.UK)

Mortgages and coronavirus (Financial Conduct Authority)

Support with Council Tax during coronavirus

Food banks

Food banks are community organisations that support people who cannot afford the essentials. Search online for your local food bank or find a food bank on the Trussell Trust website.

Find a food bank (Trussell Trust)

Here is more information about getting food.

Please do let us know how you get on if there is anything else we can do to help.