Hi R07
The Gingerbread Helpline might be able to guide you in your situation. You can get in touch on the number below:
Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline – Freephone 0808 802 0925
Opening hours: Mon 10 – 6, Tues 10- 4, Wed 10 – 1 & 5 – 7, Thurs 10 – 4, Fri 10 – 4 They can be busy so callers can expect to wait up to 20 minutes before the call is answered
There’s also some information that might be helpful within the info pages in this site. I’ve pasted a link here:
Money in an emergency – Gingerbread
I hope that helps a bit
Kind regards
Michelle