Incapacity Benefit

Incapacity Benefit has been replaced by Employment Support Allowance.

If you currently receive Incapacity benefit you will be invited to apply for Employment and Support Allowance.

Please note that Universal Credit has replaced income related ESA

More details about Incapacity Benefit

Benefit cap

Your benefit(s) may be limited by the ‘benefit cap’. For more details see the welfare benefits article.

Where to get benefits advice

You can speak with someone about the benefits you may be entitled to. A local independent advice service can help guide you through the process such as:

Newcastle Welfare Rights Service gives benefits advice and have useful benefits information on their website

Newcastle City Council Housing gives council tenants benefits and debt advice.

Citizens Advice Newcastle (CAN) give free, confidential and independent advice to people who live, work or study in Newcastle.

Search Newcastle gives benefits advice to older people in the West of Newcastle

Read more on where to get benefits advice in Newcastle

Last updated: August 23, 2024