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Benefits
Your current situation may mean you are entitled to government grants or benefits – claim it, it's yours!

There are a wide range of benefits and tax credits available depending on your circumstances, which could help to supplement your income.

Check out the government's benefits advisor by clicking here.

Take 5-10 minutes and answer the simple questions and the benefits advisor will tell you:
  • What benefits you may be entitled to
  • Information on that specific benefit
  • Explain what you need to do to claim it

You can also visit www.turn2us.org.uk who have a similar online tool.

If you want to see someone face-to-face, you can visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claims and your mortgage
If you are eligible for benefits, it's possible the DWP may make payments toward the interest payments on your mortgage.

The DirectGov website has a lot of useful information. For specific guidance on avoiding repossession and staying in your home, click here.

 

Budget Smart

Did you know that the Government Emergency Budget announcement of June 2010 affects us all? As a responsible lender, our Budget Smart! 

initiative aims to make sure you find it easier to get the information you need – so you can take action.  For more information, click here.

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