- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made).
17.—(1) The calculation of an award of universal credit is to include amounts in respect of such particular needs or circumstances of a claimant as may be prescribed.
(2) The needs or circumstances prescribed under paragraph (1) may include—
(a)the fact that a claimant has limited capability for work;
(b)the fact that a claimant has limited capability for work and work-related activity;
(c)the fact that a claimant has regular and substantial caring responsibilities for a severely disabled person.
(3) Regulations are to specify, or provide for the determination or calculation of, any amount to be included under paragraph (1).
(4) Regulations may—
(a)provide for inclusion of an amount under this Article in the calculation of an award of universal credit—
(i)to end at a prescribed time, or
(ii)not to start until a prescribed time;
(b)provide for the manner in which a claimant’s needs or circumstances are to be determined.
The Whole Order you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Order you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Order you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Northern Ireland Order in Council and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Order accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Northern Ireland Order in Council made since 2002.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: