Care leavers in Wales to benefit from Basic Income pilot scheme

Care leavers in Wales to benefit from Basic Income pilot scheme

From July 1, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 each month for two years to support them move into adult life. The Welsh Government has launched its Basic Income pilot scheme aimed at helping young people as they leave the care system.

From July 1, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 each month before tax for two years to support them as they make the transition to adult life.

The £20 million pilot, which will run for three years, will be evaluated to carefully examine its effect on the […]

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