Almost 100 care leavers in the region are eligible to take part in the Wales Basic Income pilot scheme. The initiative, which was announced by the Welsh Government last week, will see young people leaving care offered a guaranteed income of £1,600 a month, before tax.
From Friday July 1, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered the basic income for two years to support them in their transition to adult life.
It is hoped that the pilot will “put care leavers on the path to healthy, happy and fulfilling lives”.The £20m pilot, which will run for […]
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