Should you ask other people in your household to pay their way? 

Is everyone in your house contributing to the cost of running your home? It may be that you have adult children living with you that are working but aren’t paying anything towards expenses. Ask them to make contributions towards your bills and this could really help you if you are struggling with your debts.  

You could be affected by the bedroom tax if you have a spare bedroom in your home. If this is the case you may want to think about getting a lodger, meaning you can earn a certain amount of money towards your rent, without this impacting your benefits. You must get permission from your housing officer first before renting out a spare room. You can contact your housing officer here.