Between April 2020 and October 2021, Lancashire County Council provided a temporary uplift to the Leaving Care Allowance of £20.00 per week, in line with the temporary increase of Universal Credit, to reduce the impact of the pandemic on eligible and relevant care leavers. Although the temporary increase of Universal Credit has now ceased, ending the temporary uplift of the Leaving Care Allowance at the current time would leave these care leavers vulnerable.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/11/2021
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 4 Nov 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Families
Contact: Brendan Lee Email: brendan.lee@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 5 38323, Andreas Feldhaar Email: andreas.feldhaar@lancashire.gov.uk.