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Prisoners

Who is this section for?

• Sentenced prisoners
• Ex-prisoners
• Prisoners' families

What does it cover?

Information on benefits and benefit rules for prisoners, ex prisoners and their families, who can claim them, how much you can get, how to apply, and where to go for further help. Make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to.

How to use this section

The left-hand navigation bar gives you a comprehensive list of the contents of this section. Click on the links to go to each page.  Some key benefits are also are described in the boxes below.

• On remand

  Find out about the benefits rules relating to prisoners on remand.

• Serving a prison sentence

  Learn more about entitlement to specific benefits if you are serving a prison sentence.

• Released from prison

  Discover what benefits which may be available to you if you have been released from prison.

• Partners of someone in prison

  Read about the help that is available to you if your partner is in prison.

• Useful Links

  Links to resources and organisations that can provide information and advice to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families.