How do you handle bills on unemployment? - what worked for you?

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a store manager and I am trying to cover the essentials. I am in Birmingham, in case local advice matters. I listed needs and wants and cut a few subscriptions. Did lenders work with you?

A paper list of bills by due date helped me more than an app. I could see the month at a glance.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.