Advisers at your local Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus office (Jobs and Benefits office in Northern Ireland) will give you ongoing help with your job search. If you need specialist advice due to an illness or disability, ask to see a disability employment adviser.
The Access to Work programme provides support to disabled people and their employers to help overcome work related obstacles resulting from a disability. Ask to speak to an Access to Work adviser for more information.
How can I claim?
Contact your local Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus office (Jobs and Benefits office in Northern Ireland) to arrange an appointment for a New Jobseeker interview. You will be sent a claim form to fill in and take to the interview.
Are you sure you're not insured?
Look through your insurance policies and you may find that you are covered for loss of income, medical treatment, credit cards, mortgage payments and other expenses. It's certainly worth checking!