Living on low income?

This is a general guide to benefits you may be able to get from Jobcentre Plus and other offices if you are of working age. For more information contact Jobcentre Plus.

Income Support

If you are aged 16 up to age 60, are on a low income and any of the following apply: you are a lone parent, you are sick or disabled, you are caring for someone who is ill or disabled, you are registered blind, find out more about Income Support.

Help from the Social Fund

If you are on a low income benefit, help with costs for your home, or for a new baby, or dealing with an emergency; find out more about the Social Fund.

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

If you are not working or working on average less than 16 hours a week, able to work and looking for work, and cannot get contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance; and have income and savings below a certain level find out more about Jobseeker's Allowance.

Funeral Payment

If you get a low-income benefit or tax credit; and need help paying for a funeral find out more about Funeral Payment.

Cold Weather Payment

If you or your partner are getting Income Support or income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, and have a child under 5, or you are disabled, or are aged 60 or over find out more about Cold Weather Payment.

Housing Benefit

If you are paying rent find out more about Housing Benefit.

Council Tax Benefit

If you are paying council tax and on a low income find out more about Council Tax Benefit.

More information about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit

Tax Credits

For your household to be eligible for tax credits, you and / or your partner must be aged 16 or over and usually live in the UK. You may still qualify if you do not live in the UK. Find out more about Tax Credits (this will take you to the HM Revenue & Customs website).

Disability Living Allowance

Tax-free cash help towards extra costs you may face if you are disabled. Find out more about Disability Living Allowance.