Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work

Guidance for people who are self-employed and getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Claim a grant if you’ve lost income

If you’re getting less work or no work because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you might be able to claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.

Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.

Test and Trace Support Payment

Your local council might be able to give you £500 if:

you’ve been told to self-isolate
you live in England
you’re on a low income
you cannot work from home and will lose income as a result

Find out more or apply for a Test and Trace Support Payment.

Universal Credit

You could get Universal Credit if:

you have less than £16,000 in savings
you or your partner is under State Pension age

If you’re already getting tax credits, they will stop when you or your partner applies for Universal Credit.

You might be able to get Universal Credit at the same time as New Style ESA or New Style JSA. Depending on your circumstances, Universal Credit can include additional amounts for things like rent or the costs of raising children.

Find out more or apply for Universal Credit.