Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 903215
Social Security Benefits: Disability
Tabled: 11 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Smith
Labour — Hyndburn
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the welfare system in supporting families with disabled children.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsFamilies with disabled children get an extra amount of Universal Credit of up to £487.58 per month, no matter how many children they have. This increased in line with inflation. If they are receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Pa...
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