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Income Support

Also read: What can I claim? Housing Benefit Council Tax Other benefits

*NOTE* The information on this page is intended as a GUIDE to give you some idea of what you MIGHT be able to claim.

Benefits and criteria often change so use the contact details and websites below to find out what you can claim.

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More on Income Support. . .

Benefit rights are quite complex, so you will need to speak to a specialist adviser. The Benefits Agency has joined with the Job Centre to become Jobcentre Plus and you can call them for help with Income Support [local numbers are listed here at the bottom of this page].

If you are a lone parent, disabled or caring for a disabled person or someone who is seriously ill and you are over 18 years of age, you can apply for Income Support and you would not be expected to sign on as available for work. Any 16/17 year olds who are in the same situation may also be eligible for income support.

If you are aged 16 or 17 and are unable to work you might be able to claim Income Support. If you need more information about who can qualify for Income Support contact your local benefits agency. The telephone numbers for these are listed below.

Where to Get Help and More Information

Below are some contact numbers and website links to organisations that can offer support, information and advice.

Local Offices of the Benefit Agency:

Gateshead	Tel: 0191 201 2727
Newcastle	Tel: 0191 203 8868
Sunderland	Tel: 0191 554 6300
North Tyneside	Tel: 0191 203 8868
South Tyneside	Tel: 0191 451 4444

Benefits Enquiry Line for people with disabilities 0800 882 200.

Some useful websites are listed below:-

Help and advice on job hunting and extra support. For more information visit www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk.

This link takes you to the A to Z of benefits with useful contact numbers where appropriate. Visit www.dwp.gov.uk/contact-us/contact-a-z.

Information about benefits and services you may be able to get and how to apply, including forms you can download. Visit this website at www.dss.gov.uk.

The place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public service information is www.direct.gov.uk.