Income Support
Income support is a benefit paid to people aged 16 and above if they’re not able to work full-time or take a training place.
You may be able to claim income support if you’re not working or you’re working less than 16 hours a week and you’re:
- registered sick or disabled
- a lone parent
- expecting a baby within 11 weeks
- a carer for someone who is sick or elderly
- a student and a lone parent
- a student and disabled
For more information, visit the Young People - Money section of the DirectGov website or talk to a Connexions Personal Advisor
