What benefits can the unemployed claim?

Use an independent benefits calculator to find out:
  • what benefits you could get
  • how to claim
  • how your benefits will be affected if you start work
These are free to use, anonymous, and have replaced the Benefits Adviser service.

Calculators

Use one of the following:
  • Turn2us - for information on income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours
  • entitledto - for information on income-related benefits, tax credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work