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Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
You may be entitled to JSA if you are of working age but unemployed and seeking work. You apply for this at Jobcentre Plus.

Incapacity Benefit
If you can't work because of illness or disability you may be able to get Incapacity Benefit. You apply for this at Jobcentre Plus.

Employment and Support Allowance
Employment and Support Allowance replaces Incapacity Benefit and Income Support that is paid because of illness or disabilty for new claimants from 27 October 2008. If you are already receiving Incapacity Benefit, you will continue to get it as long as you are eligible. You can apply for this by calling the helpline (see below) or at www.dwp.gov.uk/eservice.

Housing Benefit
This benefit helps with the cost of rent. It is assessed on income. If you receive Income Support you will probably get full Housing Benefit. If you rent from the private rented sector, your Housing Benefit may not cover the cost of your full rent although additional discretionary payments may be possible. You apply for Housing Benefit from your local council office.

Tax Credits
You may be able to claim Working Tax Credit if you are working but on a low wage. It is means tested. If you have children, you need to work 16 hours a week or more. If you do not have children, you need to work 30 hours or more. You can find out how to claim this by phoning the helpline or at www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk

You may be able to claim Child Tax Credit if you have responsibilities for children. It is means tested. You can claim this if you are working or on benefits. You can find out how to claim this by phoning the helpline or at www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk

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