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Help Through Hardship

Free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food by phone.

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Free
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Self-refer

When money is very tight, even one informed conversation can help you feel less stuck.

About this service

Help Through Hardship offers free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food for people who are struggling financially. It can help when someone is unsure what support might exist, needs help understanding options or wants guidance at a difficult time. Speaking to an adviser can bring a bit of clarity and help turn a very stressful situation into more manageable next steps.

How they can help you

It helps people explore benefits, grants, income options and emergency food support.

What to expect

You can expect phone advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food options.

Who it's for

People who are struggling financially and need free advice by phone.

Eligibility

Open to people who need free advice about hardship, income, benefits, grants or emergency food.

Getting support

Eligibility
Open to people who need free advice about hardship, income, benefits, grants or emergency food.
services.opening_hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Contact

0808 208 2138Visit Website
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Needs Review

Last verified: August 5, 2026

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Verification notes: Checked against Trussell help and advice information on 2026-08-05.

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Cost

Free