Financial help if you're disabled
On a low income
Universal Credit
You may be able to get Universal Credit if you鈥檙e on a low income or out of work.
Check if you鈥檙e eligible for Universal Credit.
Jobseeker鈥檚 Allowance (JSA)
You may be able to claim New Style JSA.
You鈥檒l need to have worked as an employee and paid Class 1 National Insurance contributions, usually in the last 2 to 3 years. National Insurance credits can also count.
You will not be eligible if you were self-employed and only paid Class 2 National Insurance contributions, unless you were working as a share fisherman or a volunteer development worker.
You鈥檒l also need to take reasonable steps to look for work.
Check if you鈥檙e eligible for New Style JSA.
Blind Person鈥檚 Allowance
The Blind Person鈥檚 Allowance allows you to receive an amount of income without having to pay tax. It鈥檚 added to your personal tax allowance.