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Advice & information
All the advice and guidance you need to control your finances and get on with living your life, stress free.
Coronavirus & housing
If you have Coronavirus, need to self-isolate or are concerned about your current employment situation, and are unable to pay your rent, please let us know. You may be entitled to support.
Ways to pay rent
Take control of your monthly rental payments and find out the best ways to pay – we’ll show you how.
Bank accounts
You need a bank or building society account to collect your welfare and Universal Credit. Find out which ones are the best for you.
Budgeting advice
Budgeting doesn’t have to be complicated but if you’re having difficulties with your finances we can help you take control.
Help for Armed Forces
If you're a member of the Armed Forces, a veteran or family member, help is available to you. Don’t struggle with financial hardship, we’ll show you where to go and who to speak to for the best help and advice.
Utilities & household bills
We’ll show you how to save on your household bills and what to do if you’re having problems with payments.
Getting online
Everyone and everything is moving online, including us. Find out how you can get online too.
Family support
There are people close by who can help you with your money matters – make sure you know where to find them.
Make light work of your finances with our budget calculator
Our free Budget Calculator gives you a full breakdown of your finances and will help you to get control of your household spending.
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Local help
If you’re struggling with debt, it can be hard to know where to turn. But with lots of free, confidential help and advice available locally, there’s no need to use a fee-charging debt management company.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a single payment to help with your living costs, if you are on a low income of out of work. It will eventually replace six of the existing welfare benefits that will be phased out.
About us
Johnnie Johnson Housing is a not-for-profit housing association dedicated to offering quality affordable homes in the North of England.