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• Help on a low income

  Overview and content list for benefits help for those on a low income

• If you used to get income-based JSA

  Check what you can do now old style income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance has ended. For example, challenging a decision or claiming other benefits

• If you used to get Income Support

  Check what you can do now Income Support has ended. For example, checking you were paid the right amount

• Get help with the cost of renting privately

  Check if you can get help to pay your rent or council tax. Check if you can get Universal Credit for housing costs or a council tax reduction

• Get a hardship payment if you've been sanctioned

  If you've been sanctioned, you might be able to get some emergency money to help you cover household expenses. This is called a hardship payment

• Get help with costs if you have a child or you’re pregnant

  Check what help you can get with the cost of living. This might include extra benefits and grants, free childcare, help with school costs and the Healthy Start scheme

• If you used to get old style ESA

  Check what you can do now old style income-related and contribution-based ESA have ended. For example, checking you were paid the right amount

• Preparing for your JSA interview

  Help with getting ready for your JSA interview and discussing your claimant commitment