New Deal for Disabled People and Pathways to Work.
New Deal for Disabled People is a programme of advice and practical
support, which helps people move from disability and health-related benefits
into paid employment.
How the programme works
The programme is delivered through a network of 'Job Brokers' from a range
of organisations. Each Job Broker offers different services, which can be
tailored to your individual needs.
Your Job Broker will talk with you about your situation and the sort of work
you want. They will help you decide on the best route into employment for you
and work with you to achieve your goals.
Where the programme is available
New Deal for Disabled People is not available everywhere but further details
about the scheme and the areas it’s available, can be found at direct.gov. In
all other areas of Britain, similar help and advice is provided by Pathways to
Work providers
Pathways to Work.
Who is eligible
You can join the programme if you receive one or more of the following
benefits:
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Employment and Support Allowance
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Incapacity Benefit
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Severe Disablement Allowance
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Income Support including a disability premium
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Income Support because your Incapacity Benefit has been stopped and you are appealing against the decision
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National Insurance credits because of incapacity Disability Living Allowance, provided
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that you do not get Jobseeker's Allowance and are not in paid work for 16 hours or more a week
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Housing Benefit with a disability premium, provided that you do not get Jobseeker's Allowance and are not in paid work for 16 hours or more a week
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Council Tax Benefit, provided that you do not get Jobseeker's Allowance and are not in paid work for 16 hours or more a week
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War Pension with an Unemployability Supplement
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Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit with an Unemployability Supplement
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a benefit equivalent to Incapacity Benefit from an European Union (EU) member country
For more information about both the above programmes, visit direct.gov
