3. Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Working Tax Credit


In addition to Universal Credit (UC) (see Chapter 1) there are a number of benefits — primarily Working Tax Credit (WTC), Income Support (IS) and Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) — that people on low incomes can claim.


Other financial help, such as funeral and cold weather payments, may also be available, and help with housing costs for people on low incomes is explained in Chapter 7. Help is also available for bringing up children (see Chapter 4).