Single clients

Generally the Jobseeker Support should be suspended when a single client is imprisoned. This will enable payment to be resumed if the client is only in prison for a short period and reapplies for a benefit following their release.

The Jobseeker Support should be suspended from the day after imprisonment.

Note SWIFTT will automatically cancel the record if it remains suspended for eight weeks.

Remanded in custody

Although the Jobseeker Support should generally be stopped for any period during which the client is remanded in custody pending a further court appearance, there is discretion to continue payment of all or part of the benefit.

For more information see:

• Remanded in custody