Universal Credit
People who are working can claim back up to 85% of their childcare costs. People who are responsible for a child or young person or living with a disability or health condition that affects their ability to work get a ‘work allowance’.  Each £1 earned (above the monthly work allowance if there is one) reduces the payment by 55p.  Universal Credit is paid monthly.  People who are paid 4 weekly will get 2 sets of wages in one assessment period once a year, which will reduce their Universal Credit payment.