Personal Independence Payments (PIP):
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill-health or a disability if you’re aged 16 to 64. PIP (Personal Independence Payment) is the benefit that’s gradually replacing DLA (Disability Living Allowance).
You’ll carry on getting DLA if you were 65 or over on 8 April 2013. For everyone else aged 16 and over, DLA will stop and you’ll need to claim PIP instead – even if you have a ‘lifetime’ or ‘indefinite’ award for DLA.
Employment Support Allowance (ESA):
www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance
If you’re ill or disabled, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) offers you:
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financial support if you’re unable to work
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personalised help so that you can work if you’re able to
Job Seekers Allowance (JSA):
www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance
You could get Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) if all of the following apply:
- you’re 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 or 17 – contact Jobcentre Plus for advice)
- you’re under State Pension age
- you’re not in full-time education
- you’re in England, Scotland or Wales
- you’re available for work
- you’re actively seeking work
- you work on average less than 16 hours per week
Universal Credit:
You may be able to claim Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or out of work
Carers Allowance:
The person you care for must already get one of these benefits:
- Personal Independence Payment – daily living component
- Disability Living Allowance – the middle or highest care rate