The Benefits of Working

Going back to work doesn't mean giving up all your benefits

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit can be paid to people who are working and earning. And there are other benefits and credits to help you with the move back into work, and support you as you continue working. Almost everyone can be better off in work.

There are a number of pages on the Directgov website where you can find out more:

• Benefits Adviser - where you can get information and advice for up to 28 benefits, pensions and credits including an estimate of the amount you may get. You can also find out how changing your circumstances affects your benefits, for example if you start work.

• Benefits and help when you go back to work - helpful information for customers.

• The benefits of working - customer leaflet.