Crisis payment service
You can apply for a crisis payment through Citizen's Advice 1066:
Who can apply
The crisis payment service provides short-term, one-off support to residents who:
- are on a low income,
- have experienced an unexpected financial shock or crisis,
- need help with essential living costs, and
- cannot meet the immediate need through their own resources or other available support.
A financial shock could include a sudden loss of income, an unexpected essential expense, a relationship breakdown, an emergency or another unforeseen situation that leaves someone unable to pay for essential living costs.
Each application will be considered individually. Meeting the general criteria does not automatically mean that you can get a payment.
