C1Part 1Universal credit

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C1CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards

Elements of an award

12C1Other particular needs or circumstances

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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.

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The needs or circumstances prescribed under subsection (1) may include—

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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.

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Regulations are to specify, or provide for the determination or calculation of, any amount to be included under subsection (1).

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Regulations may—

a

provide for inclusion of an amount under this section 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.