Help you might be entitled to
If you are currently not in employment or are on a low income, you may be entitled to financial assistance through Universal Credit In some cases, you may still be able to claim Housing Benefit.
If you are facing homelessness, you can complete the housing options assessment form, and we will be in contact to discuss your housing options. If you are unable to complete this form yourself, please call 01253 891000.
You may find our page on your housing options useful.
If you are having difficulty managing your home there may be a service that could help you:
- contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to see if you may qualify for any financial assistance. You could also use a benefit calculator
- Welfare rights may be able to check if you would be entitled to any benefit
- seek advice for debt from the National Debtline
- contact Lancashire Social Care for an assessment of your needs if you think you need help with personal care or a disabled adaptation
- if you are experiencing domestic abuse contact Fylde Coast Women's Aid or contact the police. There are a number of things that can be done to help, including support to access a place of safety, or emotional and tenancy support. Alternatively, you may benefit from a sanctuary scheme which is additional security measures to help you remain in your home and feel safer
- older or disabled persons can get free advice and assistance with repairs, improvements and adaptations to their home from Care and Repair