A scheme to provide young people leaving care with a basic income has been launched in Wales – as Scotland considers similar proposals.
The Welsh Government will offer £1,600 each month, before tax, for two years to more than 500 people leaving care.
It is hoped that the funding, which will begin to be offered from July 1, will help to support young people as they make the transition to adult life.At a cost of £20m, the pilot will run for three years before being evaluated to examine the impact it has had on the lives of those involved. The […]
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