If you are 16-17 and not in education, employment or training, you must go to the Connexions Centre on the Headrow to discuss your options, and also to claim Job Seekers Allowance.   Those 18+ should go to the Job Centre to sort out their Job Seekers Allowance.   You can also visit:-

§          http://www.connexions-direct.com/

If you are unable to work there are various different options available to you depending on your age and status:-

§          Incapacity Benefit or for new claimants, Employment Support Allowance

§          Disability Living Allowance

§          or a combination of the above may be available to you

You may want to visit http://www.dwp.gov.uk to sort these things out.   They may also be able to help you with a Crisis Loan if you are struggling with your money situation.   Another place to visit in this case would be your local Citizen’s Advice Bureau for a little extra advice and support - http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/

Benefit Enquiry Line – Confidential advice and information for people with disabilities, and their carers and representatives, about benefits and how to claim them.    Telephone 0800 88 22 00 (free) or textphone 0800 24 33 55 (free) or visit http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/discare/

Housing

Housing problems can be very stressful and can have a big effect on other areas of your life.   If you are having problems with accommodation there is help and support available in Leeds.   For more information and help with housing issues, please contact Leeds Housing Options at 2 Great George Street, Leeds LS2 8BA or call 0113 222 4412.