Do you know what you are entitled to?

During this Global Pandemic, do you know what you are entitled to or is it the elephant in the room - Let’s start the conversation!

Due to the Coronovirus COVID-19 Pandemic there has been an increase of 120.3% claiming financial support from the government in the form of Universal credit. (source ons)

The National Lockdown in the UK forced the government to add a certain number of enhancements to the UC system to improve the chances of eligibility for many households in need throughout the country.

  Since April, there has been 2.7 million who are on no or low incomes and in need of the all the financial support they can get. At Just Finance Foundation, we recognised that keeping up with changes could be confusing to those helping in the communities. In our team, we created the COVID Cash Course. A one-stop shop of essential information allowing those working in the communities to feel confident supporting those in financial distress. We had a massive response, delivering to over 750 fantastic community workers who have then gone on to share the information with their teams and communities.

‘2.7 Million claiming Universal Credit’

Over time our COVID Cash Course has been updated and improved as announcements were released and now boasts a new sleeker image and evolved name; COVID Cash Recovery. We are continuing to deliver this course with the help from our Together Network Partners across the country.

Our Information is constantly updated from reliable sources some that we recommend for staying up to date are: The Money advice service and Citizens advice.

‘Redundancy numbers increased by a record 114,000 this quarter’

As well as Universal Credit, our course covers options for self-employed, small businesses and general tips for budgeting and making the most out of your income. With Redundancy numbers having increased by a record 114,000 this quarter we know more and more people are going to be looking to stretch the income they have. The question is….Do they know what they are entitled to? Can you help them?