Worrying about money? - Stoke-on-Trent

Advice and support is available if you're struggling to make ends meet.

Leaflet (PDF)

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What's the problem?

Select 1 or more options to see what local support is available

Step 1 Options

I suddenly have no money I suddenly have no money

• Lost job / reduced hours
• Lost money / unexpected expense / fraud / scam
• Disaster (e.g. flood or fire)
• Relationship breakdown
• Money stopped (e.g. failed a medical)

I have been sanctioned I have been sanctioned

I am waiting on a benefit payment / decision I am waiting on a benefit payment / decision

• Made a new claim for benefit
• Benefit payment is delayed
• Waiting for a benefit decision

My money doesn’t stretch far enough My money doesn’t stretch far enough

• Deciding between food / fuel / mobile credit
• Low income or zero hours contract
• Statutory Sick Pay too low to cover costs
• Not sure if eligible for support
• Change of circumstance (e.g. new baby / bereavement / illness / left partner)

I have debt I have debt

• Mortgage, Rent
• Council Tax arrears (England, Wales, Scotland only)
• Gas or electricity
• Credit or store cards
• Personal loans and overdrafts
• Owe friends and family
• Benefit repayments
• Any type of debt, whether large or small

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