The total amount of capital is rounded down to the nearest thousand pounds. Your payment is made up of a personal rate for yourself with extra amounts for a qualified adult and child dependants. Your weekly rate of payment is calculated by subtracting your weekly means assessment from the maximum rate of Farm Assist payable to you if you had no means. The current rates of Farm Assist will be set out in the Rates of Payment booklet SW19. You can claim an increase for each of your dependent children under age 18 normally living with you.
Payment is made on a weekly basis.
A period spent in receipt of Farm Assist counts towards qualification for FAS training courses, Community Employment Schemes, Back to Work Allowance and the Back to Education Programme. Check with the Community Welfare Officer at your local Health Centre. When and How to Apply You may apply for Farm Assist by completing the application form Farm 1 at your local Social Welfare Office. Alternatively, you may phone the Social Welfare Office and the application form will be posted to you for completion. For more information, you should contact your local Social Welfare Office.