C1C2C3C4C5PART 2Universal credit
Pt. 2 modified (1.1.2021) by The Social Security (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/357), arts. 1(2), 2, Sch.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Switzerland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/277), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(g), Sch.
Pts. 2, 5 modified (coming into operation in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.R.) by The Social Security (Iceland) (Liechtenstein) (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/181), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Gibraltar) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/21), art. 2(2)(g)
CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards
Elements of an award
Other particular needs or circumstancesI1I2I3I4I5I6I7I817
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—
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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.
Pt. 2 modified (coming into operation in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Ireland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/77), art. 2; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)