Laura Pomfret has a handy budget template to help manage your finances, like a ‘profit and loss’ account.
Here is the budget template as a downloadable word document.
Here, external is a link to the UK Government’s benefits calculator, to make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled to.
If you would like some more advice on managing debt and hardship, or guidance on budgeting, here are some helpful links:
StepChange
StepChange Debt Charity helps people in financial difficulty by providing free, confidential, independent and realistic debt advice. You can find their website here, external, or call them on 0800 138 1111
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Service provides information on benefits, employment and housing and help on debt,…