New Style Job Seekers Allowance

If you have worked in the past three years and have paid National Insurance contributions, you may be able to apply for New Style Jobseekers Allowance (JSA), even if your partner works or you have savings over £16,000. 

Click here to check your eligibility for New Style Job Seekers Allowance.

JSA will provide:

  • money to help with living costs while you look for work

  • support to help you get back into work.

For help with your rent while claiming JSA, you will need to make a claim for Universal Credit.