Financial support on ESA and PIP during the pandemic
kirby1988
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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?
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?
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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)
Here is more information about getting food.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.
Please do let us know how you get on if there is anything else we can do to help.Scope
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