While you are in Hospital

Care

Staying in hospital as an inpatient If you have been referred to hospital for an operation or test and you need to stay overnight, it means you’re being treated as an inpatient. When you arrive at the hospital, you’ll be welcomed by a member of staff, who...

Welfare Benefits

Benefits

Which Welfare Benefits Am I Entitled To? It’s important to make sure that you get all the help that you’re entitled to. View our pages at Citizens Advice to give you information on benefits and tax credits if you are working or unemployed, sick or...

Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)

Benefits, Finance

What is Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) ? You can apply for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) to help you when you look for work. Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people who are unemployed but capable of work. To get Jobseeker’s Allowance you also have to meet...

Income Support

Benefits

Income Support Income Support can help you cover your costs if you’re on a low income. Universal Credit has replaced Income Support for most people. Before you make a claim, you should check if you can get Income Support. Am I Eligible To Apply For Income Support? You...

Housing Benefit

Benefits, Housing

What is Housing Benefit? Housing Benefit can help you pay your rent if you’re unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits. Universal Credit has replaced Housing Benefit for most people. Before you make a claim, you should check if you can get Housing Benefit. You...