Welsh Government trials basic income of £1,600 for hundreds of care leavers

Welsh Government trials basic income of £1,600 for hundreds of care leavers

The trial scheme will offer support to care leavers for two years (Cambrian News ) A new scheme launched today by the Welsh Government will see hundreds of people offered a basic income each month.

The Basic Income pilot scheme, which will kick in this Friday, July 1, will offer £1,600 each month (before tax) to more than 500 people leaving care in Wales.

The support will be available to participants for two years to support them as they make the transition to adult life.Launched by First Minister Mark Drakeford, it is hoped the pilot will set care leavers on a […]

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