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Prisoners on remand - Benefits you can't get - On remand

Check what benefits you can get if you are a prisoner on remand

Last reviewed 04 April 2022

Benefits you can't get - On remand

You are disqualified from the following benefits while you are on remand:

However you may be entitled to help with housing costs for up to 52 weeks whilst on remand.

You are also disqualified from Universal Credit while you are on remand. You may be entitled to help with housing costs for up to 6 months whilst on remand.

After the first 28 days as a prisoner, the following benefits will stop:

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