Regulation 3 Entitlement to care leaver payments
(1)
An individual who is described in paragraphs (2) or (3) is entitled to a care leaver payment from the responsible authority.
(2)
An individual who—
(a)
was looked after on or after their 16th birthday,
(b)
ceases to be looked after on or after 1 April 2026, and
(c)
is not in receipt of continuing care.
(3)
An individual who—
(a)
was in receipt of continuing care, and
(b)
ceases to receive continuing care on or after 1 April 2026.
(4)
An individual is not entitled to a care leaver payment if the individual has previously received a care leaver payment.