pearson158 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Friend just asked me whats the difference in Employment Support (Income related) and Income Support. I have not got a clue on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 any help? from the dwp web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearson158 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks Truman. I have told her and she says yeah whilst she understands they are different but as she is on Employment Support she can not claim Housing benefits but if she was on Income Support she could. I never understood the system so she's a fine one to be asking me that question....But thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I thought housing benefit was worked out on someone's income. I think your friend needs to speak to someone from the CAB or an advice centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Peaches* Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 ESA and IS should entitle the claimant for help for housing and council benefit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodown Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 She can claim housing benefit. Income Support is what is referred to as a "passported benefit" so whenyou get it you get full housing benefit and council tax benefit. ESA may not mean you get full but it doesn't stop you from claiming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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