Other benefits

If you are receiving IS, income-related ESA or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, you, your partner and any children you are claiming for are entitled to free NHS prescriptions, free NHS eye tests and free NHS dental care. In addition, your child/children may be entitled to free school meals (and free school milk) and some local councils provide help with the cost of school clothing, including PE kit.

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) provides advice on help with school costs on its website at: www.adviceguide.org.uk.