Unemploymemt Benefits - JObseekers Allowance

There are several types of benefit payments available to persons who are unemployed - depending upon the nature of their unemployment and the activities they may be involved with - such as 'caring' training' etc.

Many changes have taken place to the old unemployment benefits - the 'dole'. W can expect many more changes - often complex - as the government tries to balance it's books. It will need to take into account that there are fewer 'available' jobs for Jobseekers. this seems to have been overlooked in the current round of thoughts and discussions. The latest news about getting people into work mode!

It's all very well having grandiose ideas on how to get people back to work. the first thing that is required, is a range of 'suitable' jobs for those who have either been long-term' unemployed, or who are otherwise engaged in assisting society - such as 'caring.!

Jobseekers Allowance - JSA is the main benefit that most unemployed will have to deal with
- Income based Jobseekers Allowance may be applicable to those who have been self employed
- Contribution based Jobseekers Allowance - This is applicable for most claimants.
- Claiming Jobseekers' Allowance. A simple phone call or application on-line is just the start of the process for claiming your jobseekers' Allowance.
- The New jobseekers' Allowance Interview. What to expect by way of help.
- Follow Through Interviews: Thirteen Week JSA Review : Six month review
Council Tax Benefit
Educational Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits
Housing Benefit
Social Fund