What money can I get?
16/17 year olds in employment or apprenticeship in supported or independent accommodation
| Allowance | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Personal allowance | Based on work allowances minus agreed service charges |
| Setting up home grant | Yes - up to £3000 based on assessed need |
| Clothing | Yes - up to £100 Summer, £100 Winter. Based on assessed need |
| Birthday | £50 |
| Festival | Yes - Gift/Cheque total value £50.00 |
| Work Equipment/Clothing | Yes - up to £150 for education/work related clothing – (subject to individual assessment) based on need |
| Travel/Bus Pass | Discretionary based on income & whether paid by employer |
| Hobbies/Interests | Based on assessed need |
| Cold Weather Payment | Where eligible - according to weather conditions |
| Passport | First adult passport only |
| Rent and any support | Yes |
| Driving license and up to 10 lessons | From 17 and available up to age 21 – subject to assessment |
| Maternity | Application to benefit at 24 weeks £200 payable in third trimester in addition to state benefit |
*We will talk to you about what you want for your birthday and festival, we can go shopping with you to buy parecels or we will go shopping and buy your gifts for you. We prefer not to give you the money.