Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 36486

Independent Living Fund

Tabled: 7 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to reinstate the Independent Living Fund to provide additional support to young people in supported accommodation.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
There are currently no plans to replace the Independent Living Fund. DWP provides support with rent and other living costs to those who are eligible and living in supported accommodation through Housing Benefit and Universal Credit. In 2023/24, DWP spent ...

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