If you have the money available you can use it to cover the cost of any changes and stay in your current home. The best thing you can do is pay a little extra in order to get in advance on your rent account and build up some savings for other bills. Even small amounts will mount up over the weeks.

You may be able to earn additional income from a lodger, but remember to check with us first to ensure your tenancy agreement allows it.

We have created a Facebook page for our customers looking to swap the property they rent. Simply post the type of property you have and the property you are looking for. Make sure you read the guidance notes on how to use the page.

Your local council may offer a 'Choice Based Lettings' scheme. If you are looking for a new home, rather than a waiting list, properties are now advertised online through a local council or authority. This makes the allocation of properties simpler and more transparent, allowing you to make a choice about where you live.

Gov.uk and LinkedIn offer a great range of services from job searchs, interview prep and skill development.

Gov.uk - Finding a job
LinkedIn - Jobs
LinkedIn - Preparing for interviews
LinkedIn - Skills for in-demand jobs

If you have any cash concerns you can contact your neighbourhood coach. Find your neighbourhood coach here. 

Get Online

If you're applying for Universal Credit, you will need to claim and manage your payments online. There are many local libraries that have free access to the internet and offer course for beginners on using computers and the internet. 

To find out library or course near you, click here

To learn how to use a computer and how to use the internet, as well as finding a course near you, click here