Benefit/support before first pay

[MrMister]

Is it possible to get some JSA or any other help before getting a first pay in a new job after signing off ?

[Buenchico]

See here:
http://www.direct.gov...ngforwork/DG_10013908

Chris

[MrMister]

Has anyone received some benefit when going back to work ?

[dothawkes31]

I did when I was made redndant last aUgUst, I was ot of work for 6 weeks bt when i retrned to work the benefit agency paid me an extra copsle of weeks to cover the expense of travel

[ilsonchick]

i was told you get a going back to work bonus its around £150 to tied you over for the month you wait to get paid for...they also offer you up to £300 for uniform/work clothes costs