Emergency support
Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Summary
Basic income support for people with little or no income while other claims are being resolved.
Who this may help
People with low or no income who meet residence and means conditions may qualify.
Who may not qualify
People with sufficient income or who do not meet residence and means tests may not qualify.
Next steps
How to apply
You may apply via your local office and should check official rules on qualifying conditions.
Official source
Primary official source: Citizens Information
Guidance only. Confirm current eligibility and evidence rules with the official source before applying.
Review and source status
- Prepared by
- MissedBenefits Editorial Team
- Primary sources
- Citizens Information
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-30
- Correction route
- [email protected]
- Status
- Guidance only, not an official decision