Maximising your income

If you find that you have more money going out than you have coming in, you will need to find ways to help increase your income. 

Employment

One way to boost your income is to increase your salary by changing job roles. Starting work can unlock new opportunities for you or your family. 

• Find a job
• Find a traineeship
• Find an apprenticeship
• Looking for work if you're disabled
• Get free personalised career advice 

Benefits

If you're on a low income, retired, bringing up children, ill, have a disability or care for someone, you could be missing out on benefits that could really make a difference in your life.

Check what you're eligible for

There's more specific advice for you if you're:

• raising a family
• looking for work
• on a low income
• caring for someone
• temporarily unable to work
• disabled or have a health condition

We can help you with applying for benefits. Speak to your income management advisor for more information.

Charity grants

Charitable grants do not have to be paid back. Use the turn2us grant search to see if you're eligible for any grants.

You can also speak to your income management advisor, who will know about grants that are available in your local area.

Discretionary housing payment

A discretionary housing payment can top up your rent payments or pay for other housing-related costs.

You need to speak to your local council to find out more and apply.