Guidance

Jobseeker's Allowance: leaflet

This leaflet explains what Jobseeker's Allowance is, who can get it and how to make a claim.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 1 April 2013
• Last updated: 28 November 2014 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 3 September 2015

Up to date information about Jobseeker’s Allowance is now on GOV.UK.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Jobseeker's Allowance: help while you look for work

PDF, 789 KB, 28 pages

Details

Jobseeker’s Allowance is the main benefit you can get if you’re out of work and looking for work.

This leaflet explains more about what Jobseeker’s Allowance is, who can get it and how to make a claim.

Find more information on GOV.UK

See www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance

Published 1 April 2013

Last updated 28 November 2014 + show all updates

1. 28 November 2014

   Published updated version of Jobseeker's Allowance: help while you look for work (DWP019).

2. 1 April 2013

   First published.