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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
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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.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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will do,thanks poppy
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Hi @veryconfused - how are you getting on?
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hi abdi,will be ok for a week or so but after that I really don't know
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Hi @veryconfused. Are you claiming everything you can be? Can I ask what other benefits etc you are claiming?Community Manager
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hi Adrian,help with housing benefit,thats about it
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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.Community Manager
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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
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thanks Adrian,and thanks chiareds
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