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Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim

• Overview

  You can no longer make a new claim for Income Support. If you’re on a low…

• If you already get Income Support

  You will continue to get Income Support if all of the following still…

• Report a change of circumstances

  You need to report changes to your circumstances so you keep getting the…

• Income Support rates

  You can no longer make a new claim for Income Support. If you’re on a low…

Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.

• Overview

  Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. This…

• Benefits, tax and work

  Find out what support is available in England to help increase your…

• Living costs: bills, housing and health

  Find out what support is available to help with bills and costs in…

• If you’re 60 or over

  Find out what support is available if you’re 60 or over in England. This…

• If you’re disabled or have a health condition

  Find out what support is available if you’re disabled or have a health…

• Childcare and maternity costs

  Find out what support is available with childcare and maternity costs in…

• Managing money, savings and debt

  Find advice for managing your money. This includes budgeting advice and…

• If you’re finding things difficult

  Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you’re…

This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.

• Updated: 5 August 2022

Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.

• Updated: 5 July 2022

Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.

Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.

If you have long COVID there is a range of support available.

• Updated: 14 August 2024

Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give families and young people help and support

Support services for military and defence personnel and their families including: the Armed Forces Covenant, childcare, employment, finance, housing, pensions and compensation and welfare support.

• Updated: 11 September 2023

Your local council may have details of organisations in your community that can give help and support - contact your council to find out more