Basic income for care leavers in Wales

The Welsh government is offering about 500 eighteen year-olds £19,200 a year before tax

I’m Peter Milburn with news that a twenty million pound experiment, offering a basic income to young people leaving care, has launch in Wales. The Welsh government is offering about 500 eighteen year-olds £19,200 a year before tax. One care leaver said the cash would be a "safety blanket" and others hope it will help give the people a good start. Officials plan to analyse the scheme to see if the money - roughly in line with the living wage - can help the youngsters settle into independent living. For more care related stories, stay with us here at Care Radio  

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