Social Security on a low income leaflets

Summary:

Leaflets with information about Jobseeker's Allowance, Social Fund, Income support and other benefits you may get if you are on a low income.

Publish Date:

Thursday 29 July 2010

Availability:

Documents on this page can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link or by writing to:

Please use the office contact details provided on each leaflet.  For more information on social security benefits and pensions please contact your nearest Jobs and Benefits / Social Security office.

• Social Security / Jobs and Benefits Offices (contacts section)

Download:

• Help if you’re on a low income (PDF 379KB)
  This leaflet is a guide if you’re on a low income

  A guide to Income Support (PDF 250KB)
  Written for professional and voluntary advisors and people who want detailed information about Income Support.

  Changes you must tell us about - Income Support (PDF 155KB)
  Information on why you need to report changes, which ones need to be reported and how to report them.

  Help from the Social Fund (PDF468KB)
  When you are living on a tight budget you may sometimes need extra help.  You may be able to get help from the Social Fund for important costs that are hard to pay for out of your regular income.

  'Homeowners help with Housing Costs' (PDF 118KB)
  Information on help with housing costs if you are getting Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance.

  Income Support Factsheet (PDF 752KB)
  Information on Income Support which is for people whose income is below a certain level.  It is normally paid to people aged 18 and below the age at which they can get Pension Credit.

  Income Support Rates Factsheet (PDF 257KB)
  Income Support Rates for the year 2011 / 2012