Income Support

Income Support was an income-related benefit in the United Kingdom for some people who were on a low income, but had a reason for not actively seeking work. Claimants of Income Support could be entitled to certain other benefits – for example, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit, Carer's Allowance, and . A person with capital over £16,000 could not get Income Support, and savings over £6,000 affected how much Income Support can be received. Claimants had to be between 16 and the age in which eligible for State Pension, work fewer than 16 hours a week, and have a reason why they were not actively seeking work (caring for a child under 5 years old or someone who receives a specified disability benefit).