Financial support in the pandemic

Last updated 06/11/20

Many people are finding that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting their financial situation and we know that the expense of managing EB can be difficult. We've put together the below list of options for financial support.

Grants, benefits and financial help

• DEBRA support grants for essential items
• Are you claiming the correct benefits?
  • Visit our financial support resources page for a list of benefits calculators
  • SSP is now being paid from day 1
  • Self employed rules regarding claiming Universal Credit / ESA have been relaxed - visit our employment page for more information
• Help! I’m broke and need emergency support – a list of emergency funds and Government support
• What to do if you need emergency help with money and food by StepChange Charity 

Employment financial support

The Government have now announced their support packages for the self-employed as well as the earlier support announced for people who are employed but unable to work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19):

• You can find more information on the support being offered for businesses and the self-employed, including claiming for a grant through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Job Retention Scheme and the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
• Support for employees whose ability to work is affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision (your rights to keeping your children in school)

Information and advice

• Information, advice and support for Universal credit
• Face-to-face health assessments for benefits have been suspended amid Coronavirus outbreak
• If you can't afford to top up your prepayment meter