36.—(1) The amounts of the standard allowance, the child element, the [F1LCWRA element] and the carer element (which are all fixed amounts) and the maximum amounts of the childcare costs element are given in the following table.
(2) The amount of the housing costs element is dealt with in regulation 26.
(3) In the case of an award where the claimant is a member of a couple, but claims as a single person, the amounts are those shown in the table for a single claimant.
| [F2Element | Amount for each assessment period | |
| Standard allowance— | ||
| single claimant aged under 25 | £257.33 | |
| single claimant aged 25 or over | £324.84 | |
| joint claimants both aged under 25 | £403.93 | |
| joint claimants where either is aged 25 or over | £509.91 | |
| Child element— | ||
| [F3first child or qualifying young person] | [F3£282.50] | |
| [F4second and each subsequent][F4each] child or qualifying young person | £237.08 | |
| Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person— | ||
| lower rate | £128.89 | |
| higher rate | £402.41 | |
| [F5LCWRA element]— | ||
| F6... | F6... | |
| limited capability for work and work-related activity | £343.63 | |
| Carer element | £163.73 | |
| Childcare costs element— | ||
| maximum amount for one child | £646.35 | |
| maximum amount for two or more children | £1108.04] | |
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 36(1) substituted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 4(7)(a) (with Sch. 2 paras. 8-15)
F2Sums in Reg. 36 substituted (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(p) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/162), art. 33(2), Sch. 13
F3Words in reg. 36 table omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 14(5)(b)(i), 36(6); S.I. 2017/111, reg. 4; (with saving for a child or qualifying young person born before 6.4.2017 in S.I. 2014/1230, reg. 43)
F4Word in reg. 36 table substituted (6.4.2017) by Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (c. 7), ss. 14(5)(b)(ii), 36(6); S.I. 2017/111, reg. 4; (with saving for a child or qualifying young person born before 6.4.2017 in S.I. 2014/1230, reg. 43)
F5Words in reg. 36 table substituted (3.4.2017) by The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 4(7)(b)(i) (with Sch. 2 paras. 8-15)
F6Words in reg. 36 table omitted (3.4.2017) by virtue of The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/204), regs. 1, 4(7)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 2 paras. 8-15)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 36 modified (6.4.2021) by The Universal Credit (Extension of Coronavirus Measures) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/313), regs. 1, 2(1) (with reg. 2(2))