One of the reasons why survivors of domestic violence stay with abusers is lack of money and being forced to believe there are no other financial options available.
Having some income is essential for survivors to successfully make the break from abusers.
Below highlights some welfare benefits available: -
Income Support Jobseekers Allowance (JSA)
Incapacity Benefit
Child and Working Tax Credit
Child Benefit
Disability Living Allowance & Attendance
Social Fund
Budgeting Loans
Crisis Loans
Community Care Grants
The information included in this section does not cover all the benefits that someone can claim and is only meant as an introduction.
See Welfare Benefits.