If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to a £500 Isolation Payment.

Eligibility criteria

• You have been advised to self-isolate by
  • NHS Wales, Test, Trace, Protect service (TTP) as a positive  case or
  • your child has been advised to self-isolate by TTP as a result of testing positive.
• You are employed or self-employed.
• You cannot work from home and will lose income as a result.
• You or your partner are currently receiving at least one of the following benefits: Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit.

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You may be eligible for a discretionary payment. Please check the criteria on this page.

You may be eligible for a discretionary payment of £500 if you meet all of the other eligibility criteria above, but:

• you or your partner do not currently receive Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit
• you will face financial hardship as a result of not being able to work while you are self- isolating or are in receipt of Statutory Sick Pay or an amount lower than that

This application is for one person only and any further applications within the same household must be made by each individual.

Before starting your application, please ensure that you have: 

• your National Insurance Number
• confirmation of the date given by NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect service (TTP)
• your most recent bank statement, wage slip or proof of self-employment

When completing the form, if “None of these” is selected under the section “Benefits, which of the benefits/support do you receive?” you will be able to continue your application by applying for a Discretionary Payment.

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