Tag: Universal Credit

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Benefits & Finance2 July 2026

Can a disabled teen claim Universal Credit in education?

A disabled young person in education can claim Universal Credit in their own right under Regulation 14(b), but it can stop your Child Benefit and UC for them.

12 min read

Benefits & Finance7 June 2026

Benefit Rates from April 2026: What Changed

DLA, Carer's Allowance, and Universal Credit rates all changed on 6 April 2026. Here are the new figures that matter for SEND families.

5 min read

Benefits & Finance8 April 2026

Universal Credit and the Disabled Child Element

If your child gets DLA, your UC should include extra money. Many families miss this because they don't report the DLA award.

4 min read

Tag: Universal Credit

Can a disabled teen claim Universal Credit in education?

Benefit Rates from April 2026: What Changed

Universal Credit and the Disabled Child Element

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