Hi I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction or any advice. I split up with partner about ten months ago and suddenly found life without him very overwhelming so much that it had a massive affect on my mental health I stopped going to work and isolated myself from everyone around me I have struggled massively with every aspect of life and find it exhausting just trying to exist. I have spoken to my doctor after realising this wasn’t something that was just going to go away and feel ashamed that I have lost so much and had to claim benefit because I was self employed they said I wasn’t entitled to universal credit as it goes off my previous years accounts now is this correct ? I have been able to claim hardship but it barely covers food and now the colder months are coming I’m struggling massively with gas and electric I’ve had to top up a lot more than usual but now my gas has ran out and I’m not due another hardship payment until 17 November I have contacted my supplier for help with emergency credit but apparently they only do it 4 times in 12 months and I’ve exceeded this so my question is does anyone know any other ways to help get emergency gas or any kind of help. I have rang my local council and again have been rejected for support. Thank you for any advice giving