Tackling Social Inequality Flashcards
Universal Credit KU + Bal
(What is Universal Credit Bi-weekly payment)
In November 2021 singles under the age of 25 received £265.31
In March 2020 264,000 people claimed Universal credit in Scotland by August 2020 this had increased to 474,000
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However as October 2021 Universal Credit is being reduced by £20 a week as this was a temporary increase due to covid.
Living Wage
Before-tax the people getting paid living wage would have an extra £1,074 a year.
In April 2022 the living wage will increase to 9.50 for those over 23.
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However age inequality still exists - it doesn’t help those under 23
who are often trying to save for their first house and trying to pay off student loans.
Education Maintenance Allowance
EMA is a payment given to young people aged 16-19 years old in low-income households to encourage them to stay in school. It is worth £30 a week.
It is paid in weekly or bi-weekly payments.
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However, The National Foundation for Education Research says that 90% of students who receive EMA would still continue school without the payment.
Winter Fuel Payment
Winter fuel payment is a payment given to pensioners every winter to help prevent fuel poverty. The amount a pensioner recieves depends on their age and living circumstances, for exsample a pensioner living alone who is older than 82 would be entitled to £300 as a payment for November and December
It has been reported that pensioners skip meals and social events in order to heat their homes.
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Winter fuel payment prices have been frozen since 2011 despite an increase in heating costs.
