Benefits Cap

You might get less money from benefits if you get too much.

The government looks at how much money you get from things like:

• Housing Benefit

• Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Employment Support Allowance

• Child Benefit

• Child Tax Credit

• Carer’s Allowance

If the total is more than the limit, your Housing Benefit might go down.

You can check how much you might get by using a calculator online. Click here to use the calculator

If you need help, you can call the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP):

• Phone: 0845 605 7064

• Textphone: 0845 608 8551 (Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)

You can also find more help and information on the GOV.UK website.