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Income support gives money to people who are on a low income.

Am I eligible?

You can apply for income support if:

You have no income or are a low income.

You are working less than 16 hours per week.

You haven’t signed on as unemployed (JSA).

How much will I get?

Status Age Payment

Single 16-24 £56.80

Single 25+ £71.70

Lone Parent 16-17 £56.80

Lone Parent 18+ £71.70

Couple Both under 18 £56.80

Couple Both 18+ £112.55

Couple One under 18 the other 18-24 £56.80

Couple One under 18 the other 25+ £71.10

How do I apply?

By post: go to www.gov.uk/income-support/how-to-claim to download a form, fill it out and send to the local jobcentre.

Phone: 0800 055 6688

Or go into your local jobcentre to fill out a form.

Income support