Low Income Benefits

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From the Department of Work and Pensions (Benefits Agency)

Income Support and Jobseekers Allowance

Can be claimed to top up other benefits or earnings from part time work or to provide a basic income if you have no other money coming in.

For more information contact:

 Jobcentre Plus, 10 Montague Road, Hounslow, TW3 1LL

 Phone: 0845 604 3719

or visit the website at: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/

Working Tax Credit

Is administered by the Inland Revenue. It tops up earnings for low income households.

For more information:

Phone: 0845 300 3900

or visit the website: www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/taxcredits

Pension Credit

Pension Credit is an entitlement which guarantees a minimum income to older people. The qualifying age is rising from 60 over the next few years.

For more information contact:

the Pension Credit Helpline: 0800 99 1234

                            Textphone: 0800 169 0133

or visit the website: www.direct.gov.uk

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