Help for people of working age

There's different types of financial help available to people under 65 years old. See list below to find out which ones are relevant to you:

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Talk to a local benefits advisor for information and support.

Sick Pay (Statutory, occupational or company sick pay)
Find out if Statutory sick pay, and Occupational or company sick pay or relevant to you
Incapacity Benefit/Employment Support Allowance
Incapacity Benefit or Employment Support Allowance is paid to people of working age who cannot work due to illness or disability
Income Support
Income support is a means-tested benefit for people under 60 on a low income, and is intended to cover basic living expenses
Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance is for people under 65 who have difficulty walking or looking after themselves (or both)
Income Tax Refund
You may be eligible for a tax refund if you have to give up work and your income falls
Working Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit is a payment made to working people on a low income to top up their earnings
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
You may be eligible for this benefit if you have become ill or disabled as a result of your work
Jobseekers Allowance
If you are under pensionable age and capable of working, Jobseeker's Allowance can give you a weekly income while you look for work