# The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2026, Schedule 13: AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN REGULATION 36 OF THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER


Element
Amount for each assessment period
Child element—
first child or qualifying young person
£351.88
second and each subsequent child or qualifying young person
£303.94
Additional amount for disabled child or qualifying young person—
lower rate
£164.79
higher rate
£514.71
Carer element
£209.34
Childcare costs element—
maximum amount for one child
£1,071.09
maximum amount for two or more children
£1,836.16

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348278378/schedule/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-social-security-benefits-up-rating-order-2026/schedule-13
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