Access to help with costs of childcare during COVID-19 pandemic

DWP updates guidance to advise that non-critical workers accessing registered childcare can now also claim help through universal credit

The DWP has updated its guidance on support with childcare costs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Having previously advised that only critical workers will be able to access support with childcare costs via universal credit whilst the government’s response to coronavirus is in place, the DWP has today updated guidance on its 'Universal Credit: childcare guide' page to state - 

'You will continue to be repaid childcare costs with your universal credit if you are a critical worker or if you are a non-critical worker who has access to registered childcare.'

For more information see Universal Credit: childcare guide from gov.uk