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Income Support
Please note: as an older person, finding out which benefits you may be entitled to, and the impact they may have on other benefits, is not always straightforward. There is a huge amount of information available about benefits, but this can be overwhelming or confusing. We would always advise you to seek advice from an independent Welfare Rights Officer, who will be able to look at your individual situation and guide you through the applications process.
You can find details of local and citywide organisations that provide independent and free benefits advice on the Newcastle City Council website.
Income Support is a means-tested benefit for people aged 16 to 59 years old who don't have to sign on as unemployed. It aims to help with basic weekly living costs. Whether you qualify or not, and how much you get, depends on your circumstances.
For further information, including the current rates and how to claim, visit the Income Support section of the Directgov website.
From October 2008 Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) replaced Income Support and Incapacity Benefit paid on incapacity grounds for new customers.
You can talk to someone about the benefits you may be entitled to at an independent advice service. You can find your local advice service on the Newcastle City Council website.
Contact Information
Newcastle Welfare Rights Service
Brian Roycroft Centre, The Shopping Centre, Newbiggin Hall Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4BR.
Telephone : 0191 277 2633.
Article last updated January 2, 2012 8:32 pm
