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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:

  • 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
    Incapacity Benefit 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 pension age and capable of working, Jobseeker's Allowance can give you a weekly income while you look for work.