We’ve added frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) to help answer any money worries and advice on ways to pay your rent. If you have no income, there is advice on how to claim Universal Credit here https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/coronavirus/
Manchester City Council (MCC) have lots of information and support on their website for people who are in financial difficulties as a result of the Coronavirus. Check their Benefits and Money page.
MCC are providing £10 p/week per school age child to help with lunches for those in receipt of Free School Meals or those experiencing financial hardship as a result of the Coronavirus. Check their website for full details.
Utility Companies support if you are Self Isolating
Energy customers in financial distress will be supported by their supplier, which could include debt repayments and bill payments being reassessed, reduced or paused where necessary, while disconnection of credit meters will be completely suspended.
Contact your supplier if you have a prepay meter tell them your self-isolating and they will send you out 2 weeks’ worth of gas / electricity or if you have a smart meter, they will top it up.
BRITISH GAS 0333 202 9802
EDF 03332005100
EON 0345 052 000
N POWER 0800 073 3000
SCOTTISH POWER 08000270072
SSE 0345 026 2658
Self Employed
The Government are releasing details of a scheme to support some Self-Employed people via HMRC. This will be in line with measures already announces to support employees.
Please check Gov.uk for the latest information on this.