Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 36203

Universal Credit: Care Leavers

Tabled: 6 March 2025

Answered: 13 March 2025

Question

Bobby Dean

Liberal Democrat — Carshalton and Wallington

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support care leavers applying for Universal Credit for the first time.

Answer

Andrew Western

We understand the challenges care leavers face and that is why the department works closely with Local Authorities’ Leaving Care teams and provides additional dedicated support through a series of safeguards and easements aimed at simplifying care leavers...

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