Financial advice

Support while isolating

The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme has ended. If you were told to self-isolate before 24 February you can still make a claim up to 6 April.

Go to our Self-Isolation support page to see if you can apply.

How advice services can help

Please contact the advice services straight away if you are:

having difficulties claiming the benefits you are entitled to
having difficulties understanding what you are eligible for
you have debts that you are not managing and it is affecting your mental health

Advice services can make sure you do not lose out on anything you are entitled to and help you put a plan in place.

Where to find help

Find a list of local and national advice services. See what services they are running during COVID-19.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice are running normal hours but no face to face service. You can phone them on 0300 330 9033 or use their website to send a message.

Money Advice Plus

The advice line is running as normal on 0800 988 7037.

Visit the website.

They have made alternative arrangements with all clients who normally visit the office to get help with managing money. If you have any queries you can phone on 01273 664 000

Benefits Advice and challenging decisions - BHCC Welfare Rights Team

extended advice line hours Monday to Wednesday 10am to 1pm 01273 291 116
email welfarerights@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project

Welfare Rights Advice 01273 676171

Possability People

telephone advice only 01273 894050
email advice@possibilitypeople.org.uk

East Sussex Credit Union

closed to drops in but all services are available online
telephone 0300 303 3188
email info@eastsussexcu.org.uk

Advice on paying your council tax and rent

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