New Style Employment and Support Allowance

Applies to UK-wide · Run by Department for Work and Pensions

In short

New Style Employment and Support Allowance gives you money for living costs if a disability or health condition affects how much you can work, and support to get back into work if you are able to. You can apply if you are employed, self-employed or unemployed.

What you could get

Payment rates for New Style Employment and Support Allowance
Who it is for Amount Source
Assessment phase — under 25 £75.65 a week Official page (opens in a new tab)
Assessment phase — 25 or over £95.55 a week Official page (opens in a new tab)
Work-related activity group £95.55 a week Official page (opens in a new tab)
Support group £145.90 a week Official page (opens in a new tab)

Last checked 18 September 2026

Official guidance

Apply on the official site

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Read the official guidance (opens in a new tab) www.gov.uk

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