The Income Support (General) Regulations 1987

1.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the weekly applicable amount of a claimant to whom regulation 20 applies shall be the aggregate of—

(a) subject to paragraph 3, the weekly charge for the accommodation including all meals and services provided for him or, if he is a member of a family, for him and his family increased where appropriate in accordance with paragraph 2 but, except in a case to which paragraph 10 applies, subject to the maximum determined in accordance with paragraph 5; and

(b) a weekly amount for personal expenses for him and, if he is a member of a family, for each member of his family determined in accordance with paragraph 11; and

(c) where he is only temporarily in such accommodation any amount applicable under regulation 17 (e) or 18 (f) (housing costs) in respect of the dwelling normally occupied as the home.

(2) No amount shall be included in respect of any child or young person who is a member of the claimant’s family if the capital of that child or young person calculated in accordance with Part V in like manner as for the claimant, except where otherwise provided, would exceed £3,000.