Out of work or living on a low income

If you are out of work, living on a low income or have certain costs to meet because of your personal situation you may qualify to receive certain benefits or support.

Here are just a few benefits that you may be able to claim.

Disability Living Allowance

Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for disabled children and adults to help with extra costs you may have because you are disabled.

Employment and Support Allowance

Employment and Support Allowance provides financial help to people who are unable to work because of illness or disability. It also provides personalised support to those who are able to work.

Income Support

Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income. It is for people who don't have to sign on as unemployed. Whether you qualify or not and how much you get depends on your circumstances. 

Jobseeker’s Allowance

Jobseeker’s Allowance is the main benefit for people of working age who are out of work or work less than 16 hours a week on average. If you are eligible, it is paid while you are looking for work. 

Find out more

You can check whether you may qualify to receive financial support by using our online benefits claim and calculator.

For more information and advice on benefits, visit Directgov where you can search for particular benefits or check the range of benefits that apply to your situation.