SOCIAL SECURITY Citation, commencement and extent 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Income and Capital Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 and come into force on 28th February 2025. 2 These Regulations extend to England and Wales and Scotland. Amendment of the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 2 1 The Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)— a after the definition of “last day of the course” insert— “ LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment ” means a payment under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence; ; b in the definition of “qualifying person” for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 3 In regulation 42(4ZB) (notional income) for sub-paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— c a Windrush payment; d a Post Office compensation payment; e an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 4 In regulation 48(10) (income treated as capital) after sub-paragraph (ae) insert— af which is an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment; . 5 In regulation 51(3B) (notional capital) for sub-paragraphs (c) to (e) substitute— c a Windrush payment; d a Post Office compensation payment; e a vaccine damage payment; f an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 6 In Schedule 3 (housing costs), in paragraph 18(8)(b), for “or Post Office compensation payment” substitute “, Post Office compensation payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 7 In Schedule 9 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), in paragraph 39— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— c Windrush payment; d Post Office compensation payment; e LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 8 In Schedule 10 (capital to be disregarded), in paragraph 22— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for “or vaccine damage payment” substitute “, vaccine damage payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) and (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 3 1 The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 1(3) (citation, commencement, interpretation and application)— a after the definition of “last day of the course” insert— “ LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment ” means a payment under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence; ; b in the definition of “qualifying person” for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 3 In regulation 105(10A) (notional income) for sub-paragraphs (ac) to (ae) substitute— ac which is a child abuse payment; ad which is a Windrush payment; ae which is a Post Office compensation payment; af which is an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment; . 4 In regulation 110(10) (income treated as capital) after sub-paragraph (ae) insert— af which is an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment; . 5 In regulation 113(3B) (notional capital) for sub-paragraphs (c) to (e) substitute— c a Windrush payment; d a Post Office compensation payment; e a vaccine damage payment; f an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 6 In Schedule 2 (housing costs), in paragraph 17(8)(b), for “or Post Office Compensation payment” substitute “, Post Office compensation payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 7 In Schedule 7 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), in paragraph 41— a in sub-paragraph (1A), for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— c Windrush payment; d Post Office compensation payment; e LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 8 In Schedule 8 (capital to be disregarded), in paragraph 27— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for “or vaccine damage payment” substitute “, vaccine damage payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) and (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . Amendment of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Regulations 1997 4 1 The Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Regulations 1997 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2(2) (exempted trusts and payments) after sub-paragraph (t) insert— ; u any payment that is made under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence. . Amendment of the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 5 1 The State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation)— a after the definition of “the Independent Living Fund (2006)” insert— “ LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment ” means a payment under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence; ; b in the definition of “qualifying person” for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 3 In Schedule 2 (housing costs), in paragraph 14(8), after paragraph (bd) insert— be any LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment; . 4 In Schedule 5 (income from capital), in paragraph 15— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for “or vaccine damage payment” substitute “, vaccine damage payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) and (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 6 1 The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)— a after the definition of “Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” insert— “ LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment ” means a payment under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence; ; b in the definition of “qualifying person” for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 3 In regulation 42(7A) (notional income) for sub-paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— c a Windrush payment; d a Post Office compensation payment; e an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 4 In regulation 46(6) (income treated as capital) after “a Post Office compensation payment” insert “, an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 5 In regulation 49(4A) (notional capital) for sub-paragraphs (c) to (e) substitute— c a Windrush payment; d a Post Office compensation payment; e a vaccine damage payment; f an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 6 In regulation 74(9) (non-dependant deductions) after sub-paragraph (bd) insert— be any LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment; . 7 In Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), in paragraph 35— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— c Windrush payment; d Post Office compensation payment; e LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 8 In Schedule 6 (capital to be disregarded), in paragraph 24— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for “or vaccine damage payment” substitute “, vaccine damage payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) and (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 7 1 The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)— a after the definition of “Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” insert— “ LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment ” means a payment under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence; ; b in the definition of “qualifying person” for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 3 In regulation 55(10) (non-dependant deductions) after sub-paragraph (bd) insert— be any LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment; . 4 In Schedule 6 (capital to be disregarded), in paragraph 16— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for “or vaccine damage payment” substitute “, vaccine damage payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) and (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 8 1 The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)— a after the definition of “last day of the course” insert— “ LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment ” means a payment under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence; ; b in the definition of “qualifying person” for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 3 In regulation 107(5A) (notional income – income due to be paid or income paid to or in respect of a third party) for sub-paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— c a Windrush payment; d a Post Office compensation payment; e an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 4 In regulation 112(8)(b) (income treated as capital) for paragraphs (iii) and (iv) substitute— iii Windrush payment; iv Post Office compensation payment; v LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 5 In regulation 115(5A) (notional capital) for sub-paragraphs (c) to (e) substitute— c a Windrush payment; d a Post Office compensation payment; e a vaccine damage payment; f an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. . 6 In Schedule 6 (housing costs), in paragraph 19(8)(b), for “or Post Office compensation payment” substitute “, Post Office compensation payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 7 In Schedule 8 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), in paragraph 41— a in sub-paragraph (1A), for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— c Windrush payment; d Post Office compensation payment; e LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment. ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . 8 In Schedule 9 (capital to be disregarded), in paragraph 27— a in sub-paragraph (1A) for “or vaccine damage payment” substitute “, vaccine damage payment or LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” ; b in each of sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) and (6) for “or a vaccine damage payment” substitute “, a vaccine damage payment or an LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme payment” . Amendment of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 9 1 The Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 7(2) (exempted trusts and payments) after sub-paragraph (q) insert— ; r any payment that is made under the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence. . Amendment of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 10 1 The Universal Credit Regulations 2013 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 76(1A) (special schemes for compensation etc.)— a omit the “or” after sub-paragraph (b); b omit the “or” after sub-paragraph (e); c after sub-paragraph (f) insert— ; or g the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Financial Recognition Scheme administered under the authority of the Secretary of State for Defence. . Signed by the authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Stephen Timms Minister of State 17th January 2025 Department for Work and Pensions