Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance is available for young people where a temporary break in post 16 education due to mental health leads to the removal of the child and disability element of Universal Credit.

There is no guidance available for the young person, however, their parent or guardian who loses the child element and any disabled child addition payable can speak to colleagues in their local Jobcentre or use their UC Journal to ask about how a temporary break in education may affect their Universal Credit. Jobcentre colleagues may be able to signpost customers to local provision for additional support with mental health or financial advice. Guidance for customers is available at GOV.UK