Five groups who could be eligible for additional Universal Credit funds from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been identified. The DWP calculates all the components you are entitled to, known as your maximum amount of Universal Credit.

Your income is then deducted from this maximum amount to determine your Universal Credit entitlement. No component is exempt from deductions. Universal Credit provides a standard rate for every successful claimant, known as the standard allowance.

This varies from £316.98 per month for single people under 25 to £628.10 each month for couples where at least one person is 25 or older, reports Birmingham Live .

Carers

The Carer's Element is £201.68 per month. You can receive this element if you provide care for at least 35 hours per week fo

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