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Prisoners serving a sentence - In hospital - Serving a sentence

Your entitlement to most benefits stops while serving a custodial sentence in prison as a result of a criminal conviction. If you are claiming benefits and about to go into prison or you are on remand, you should contact the office that pays your benefit as soon as possible. This is to make sure that you are not overpaid any benefits that you are not entitled to while you are in prison.

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  3. 3. Help with housing costs - Serving a sentence
  1. 4. Child benefits - Serving a sentence
  2. 5. In hospital - Serving a sentence
  3. 6. National Insurance - Serving a sentence

In hospital - Serving a sentence

Prisoners in hospital are generally still regarded as prisoners so the same entitlement rules apply.

Prisoners suffering from a mental disorder are not automatically disqualified unless they are detained under section 45A or 47 of the Mental Health Act 1983.


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