Website of the UK government

Overview

The Department for Work and Pensions website gives detailed information about Crisis Loans, explaining who can apply, in what circumstances, how much a loan might be and how to apply for it.

• Crisis Loan information from the Department for Work and Pensions Opens new window

How to use this service

Download a claim form in PDF format from the Department for Work and Pensions website. The form comes with notes that will help you fill it in and tell you where to send the completed form.

To access the form you will need a copy of Adobe Reader. Information on how to download this for free is available on the right panel of this page. 

This online service is for England, Scotland and Wales only.

• Download a Crisis Loan claim form (PDF, 236K) Opens new window

More useful links

• Department for Social Development (Northern Ireland) Opens new window