Universal credit and disability: extra amounts

Universal credit and disability

If you have a ‘limited capability for work-related activity’, a ‘work capability amount’ is included in your universal credit award.

If you have a disabled child, a ‘disabled child addition’ may be included in your award.

If you pay for a registered childminder in order to stay in work, a ‘childcare costs amount’ may be included in your award. If you have a partner, you normally both have to be in paid work to get this amount. However, only one of you needs to be in paid work if the other has a limited capability for work.

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