This factsheet gives a brief overview of the impact of imprisonment on family benefits, and the financial help available before, during and after a family member has been in prison.
Resources and information on the cost of living, including time-saving checklists to help you find additional sources of support for your clients after you've completed a general benefit check.
The date on which the annual uprating of benefit occurs depends on the benefit claimed. This table lists of the dates from which the 2024/25 benefit rates apply.