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Money Matters: How you might be affected

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  2. You are here: If you are on a low income
  3. If you are a pensioner
  4. If you are out of work

If you are on a low income

Help with housing

  • Advice on Council rent arrears
  • Supporting people who are struggling financially
  • Tenants with district heating pre-payment meters
  • Homelessness prevention and support
  • Look for a council home
  • Discretionary Housing Payments
  • Universal Credit
  • Housing Benefit
  • Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI)
  • Mortgage Interest Run On

Help with heating

  • Warm Home Discount Scheme
  • National Concessionary Fuel Scheme
  • Community Energy Rotherham
  • Energy Crisis Support Scheme
  • Energy Angels - Rotherham Federation
  • Government support for energy bills and the cost of living – factsheets
  • Simple Energy Advice
  • Energy company obligation
  • Getting help if you can't afford your energy bills - OFGEM
  • What happens if I don't pay? - British Gas

Other support

  • Self-employment and Universal Credit
  • Disabled Facilities Grants
  • Help paying bills using your benefits
  • Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs
  • Get a prescription prepayment certificate
  • Support visits if you need help to claim benefits

Support for pet owners

  • Pet health care costs - RSPCA
  • Help with free vet care for the homeless – Dogs Trust
  • Financial assistance for cat neutering and spaying – Cats Protection
  • How we can help – PDSA
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  • Next page: If you are a pensioner

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