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Worrying about money?

Advice and support is available in Uist and Barra if you're struggling to make ends meet in Uist and Barra (Na h-Eileanan Siar)

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What's the problem?

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

I am waiting on a benefit payment / decision

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

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

I have been sanctioned

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 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)

Select at least one option above to see available help

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