Cannot Work Due To Health

You may be entitled to claim Employment Support Allowance if you’re unable to work due to health.

Employment Support Allowance

There were three types of Employment Support Allowance for certain working age people who are unfit to work. New claims can now only be made for Employment Support Allowance New style (contributions based). This can be claimed alone, or at the same time as Universal Credit if you also have low income/capital.

Universal Credit

A low income/capital based assessment for working age people