Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 46304
Universal Credit: Children
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Named DayQuestion
Samantha Niblett
Labour — South Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance is available for young people where a temporary break in post 16 education due to mental health leads to the removal of the child and disability element of Universal Credit.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThere is no guidance available for the young person, however, their parent or guardian who loses the child element and any disabled child addition payable can speak to colleagues in their local Jobcentre or use their UC Journal to ask about how a temporar...
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