£1768 Childcare Support Available From DWP – Check Eligibility & Payment Date

On: Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:43 AM

£1768 Childcare Support Available From DWP – Check Eligibility & Payment Date

£1768 childcare support will now be available from DWP: Know how to apply and when you will get the payment

Raising children is not an easy task, especially when the cost of childcare is very high. Keeping this in mind, the United Kingdom government has increased the amount of assistance for childcare expenses through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Now from April 2025, families who come under Universal Credit can get help of up to £1,768.94 every month. Its purpose is to provide financial relief to parents who are working or trying to return to work.

Aspect	Details
Support Increase Date	Effective April 2025
Maximum Monthly Amount	– One child: Up to £1,031.88 – Two or more children: Up to £1,768.94
Eligibility Criteria	– Eligible for Universal Credit – Both parents (or single parent) must be working or have a job offer – Must use registered childcare providers
Reimbursement Type	Pay upfront, claim later: Claimants are reimbursed after submitting receipts for childcare expenses.
How to Claim	Apply through the Universal Credit portal, submit evidence of childcare costs, and provide childcare provider details.
Official Resource	Universal Credit and childcare

Why was childcare support increased?

The government has taken this step because childcare expenses have increased a lot in the last few years. The purpose behind this scheme is:

To encourage more and more parents (especially mothers) to return to work.
To relieve families from financial stress.
To help low-income families to get out of unemployment.

Now families with two or more children can get up to £1,768.94 per month, which is more than before.

Who can take this help?

There are some conditions to take advantage of this scheme:

1. Must be under Universal Credit

You must be receiving Universal Credit or be eligible for it.

2. Must be working

If you are a single parent, you must be employed or have a job offer. In families with two parents, both parents must be working.

3. Must take service from a registered childcare provider

The childcare expenses you want to claim must be from a registered childcare provider. Such as:

Day care registered with Ofsted
Schools or nurseries that look after children after school hours

4. Must live in the United Kingdom

To take advantage of this scheme, you must live in the UK.

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How will you get the money? (Refund system)

This support is not paid up front. You first have to pay for childcare out of your own pocket, then the DWP refunds you the money. Here’s how:

1. Pay yourself first

You have to pay the full bill for childcare services first.

2. Upload a receipt

Upload a receipt or invoice by visiting the Universal Credit portal.

3. The claim will be processed

Once the claim is approved, you will receive money in your account:

Up to £1,031.88 for one child
Up to £1,768.94 for two or more children

4. Claim each month

Each month’s claim must be made separately, so keep all the documents.

How to apply?

If you’re eligible for this support, follow these simple steps:

Login to your Universal Credit account
Provide your childcare provider details
Upload receipts
Submit a claim
Wait for payment

Some important tips:

Make a plan: As you’ll need to pay up front, plan ahead.
Choose the right provider: Always use a registered childcare service.
Keep documents: It’s important to keep monthly receipts and payment records.
Check other schemes: You may be eligible for other schemes, such as Tax-Free Childcare.