What money can I get?
16/17 year olds choosing not to engage in training, education, employment in supported or independent accommodation
| Allowance | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Personal allowance | Yes. £57.90 per week minus agreed service charge. Payments can be reduced depending on young person’s efforts to engage in EET and any payments withheld, paid when entering EET |
| 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 | £50.00 |
| Work Equipment/Clothing | Yes if needed to engage in EET. Up to £150 for work related clothing and equipment |
| Travel/Bus Pass | Day saver or PA to escort for job interview. Assessed need |
| Hobbies/Interests | Based on assessed need |
| Cold Weather Payment | Where eligible according to weather conditions |
| Passport | First adult passport only |
| Rent | 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.