Income support review

Ljo26
Ljo26 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited November 2022 in Benefits and income
Does anyone know how often you can go abroad with the 4 weeks income support holiday allowance, I receive this with carers because of my sons disabilities.
I went for 3 weeks last October and for 2 weeks in April this year and now have a review, panicking it’s because of that and I’m going to get thrown on UC .
thanks in advance 👋 

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  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,928 Championing
    There are no limits on the number of short-term periods abroad. As long as each absence is temporary and they continue to satisfy the conditions of entitlement to Income Support, then they remain entitled to Income Support. You should however inform them when you go away for a long period like 3 weeks.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    I think the longest time abroad at anyone time is either 28 days or 1 month i can't remember which it is for Income Support. As you were away for less than this each time then your IS will not be affected.

  • Ljo26
    Ljo26 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thanks for those answers, very reassuring, 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    You are welcome @Ljo26. It is the very least you deserve.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)

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