Cost of Living Checker Answer a few quick questions and we’ll generate a tailored summary of possible help with benefits, grants, debt options and cost of living support. About you Age Are you responsible for any children who live with you? Yes No Do you have children aged: Under 1 1 2–3 4–5 6–17 Do you have a physical or mental health condition that affects your mobility or daily life? Yes No Benefits and income Benefits you receive NONE on this list Adult disability & carer benefits PIP or Adult Disability Payment Disability Living Allowance Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment Carer’s Allowance UC element: Limited Capability for Work and Work–Related Activity (LCWRA) Child & family benefits Child Benefit Scottish Child Payment Child Disability Payment Income-replacement benefits Universal Credit Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Pension Credit State Pension Housing & Council Tax support Housing Benefit Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Council Tax Reduction Work status Work full-time Work part-time On leave (maternity/sick pay etc.) Not currently in work Housing and bills Is your rent being fully covered by your benefits? Yes No N/A – don’t pay rent Do you have a spare room? Yes No Are you in financial crisis (struggling to pay essential bills, buy food or heat your home)? Yes No Do you rent from the council or a housing association? Yes No Do you have a prepayment energy meter? Yes No Do you regularly struggle to budget for food or energy costs through the year? Yes No Health and children Does any child you are responsible for have a physical or mental health condition that affects their daily routine, behaviour, learning or mobility? Yes No Work history and industry Have you ever worked in paid employment? Yes No Did you wear a uniform or branded clothing in any of your jobs over the past 5 years that you had to wash or repair yourself? Yes No Which industries have you ever worked in? Supermarket / Groceries Retail sector Hospitality & Catering Construction / Trades Travel industry Health & Social Care Agriculture & Farming Transport & Logistics Debt and borrowing Do you have debt? Yes No Roughly how much total debt do you have (excluding student loans or mortgage)? Under £1,500 £1,500–£5,000 £5,000–£10,000 £10,000–£25,000 Over £25,000 Which of these types of debt do you have? Council Tax arrears Credit card Gas or Electricity Mobile / Broadband Payday loans / high-cost credit Personal loans Rent arrears NONE of the above Other opportunities Would you be interested in Mystery Shopping locally? (eating out for free etc.) Yes No Maybe If you choose Yes or Maybe, you can leave your details and we’ll send you an invite about local mystery shopping opportunities. Full name (optional) Email address (optional) Show my support summary
