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Boost your income

Help if you've been affected by the Benefit Cap

If you are you subject to the Benefit Cap in your Universal Credit assessment, you can claim a Discretionary Housing Payment for the reduction in your Universal Credit award. This will not affect the money you already receive from Universal Credit.  

Find out more or apply online

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In this section

  1. Make sure you get the financial support you're entitled to - page 1
  2. Check if you're eligible for Pension Credit - page 2
  3. Managing energy bills and heating your home - page 3
  4. How our Financial Inclusion team can help - page 4
  5. You are here: Help if you've been affected by the Benefit Cap - page 5
  6. Social Security Scotland Benefits - page 6
  7. Other support for children and families - page 7
  8. Other Benefits which may help - page 8
  9. Food resources in East Lothian - page 9
  10. Help if you're in crisis - page 10
  11. Help with your Council Tax - page 11
  12. Help with your rent - page 12
  13. Dealing with debt - page 13
  14. Health related support - page 14
  15. Explore what financial support you can get through Turn2us Charity - page 15
  16. Sources of help and advice - page 16
  17. Useful contacts - page 17

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