Income Support

Income Support ended on 1 April 2026. 

It was a legacy benefit paid to help certain groups of people who didn't have enough money to live on. It has now been replaced by Universal Credit or Pension Credit. 

Useful tools 

• Turn2us Benefits Calculator to find out what benefits you can get 
• Turn2us Grants Search to find grants you may be eligible for
• Turn2us Find an Adviser to find a local advice service near you

Useful information resources: 

• Universal Credit Explained page to find all the information you need for Universal Credit 
• Help with bringing up a child 
• Cost of living help