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Civil Eligibility Keycard 2026

A new eligibility key card for 2026 is now available.

The has been updated to reflect an increase in dependants’ allowances for the civil means test:

  • Partner Allowance will increase to £237.25

  • Allowance for Child up to 15, or aged 16 and above will increase to £381.86

The dependants’ allowances are based on income support rates which have increased by 3.8% from 6 April 2026.

The keycard and updated are available on Civil legal aid: means testing - °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï.

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Published 8 April 2026