Welfare Benefits
Note: people claiming before 27th October 2008 might still get Incapacity Benefit and/or Income support
Employment and Support Allowance - Contributory - (entitlement based on National Insurance)
Assessment Phase (First 13 weeks)
Under 25 - £51.85
25 & over - £65.45
Main Phase (after 13 weeks) (A work related assessment should also take place)
Basic allowance (all ages) - £65.34
Support component (clmt in support group) -£31.40
Work related activity component (clmt in work related activity group) - £25.95
Employment and Support Allowance - Income Related - (entitlement decided by comparing assessed income to a prescribed amount made up of personal allowances and premiums)
Personal Allowance
Single Person
Under 25 (assessment phase - £51.85
Under 25 (main phase) - £65.45
25 and over - £65.45
Lone Parent
Under 18 (assessment phase) - £51.85
Under 18 (main phase) - £65.45
18 or over - £65.45
Couple
Both 18 and over - £102.75
One or both under 18 (Seek advice for rate that applies)
Components
Support - £31.40
Work related activity - £25.95
Premiums
Carer (if qualifies for Carers Allowance (CA) - £30.05
Severe disability (if getting DLA mid/high -£53.65 (one qualifies)
Care or AA and treated as living alone - £107.30 (for couples and no-one gets actual CA for them where both qualify)
Enhanced Disability
(if getting DLA Care High or in support group) - £13.65 (single) £19.65 (couple)
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