12 December, 2014
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DWP release - roll-out plan beyond April 201508 December, 2014
Universal Credit -Good morning,
Due, I suspect, to the summer holiday period, there’s not been much happening, DWP wise, on the Universal Credit front. However, the National Housing Federation has just published a really informative & helpful report, based on the experiences of RSLs involved in the UC pilots and “live sites”…
28 November, 2014
Universal Credit roll-out - Why only a handful of tenants can claim Universal CreditGood morning,
It’s not surprising, with all that’s happened this week on the Universal Credit news front, that tenants and landlords alike, are scratching their heads trying to make sense of all the conflicting and confusing messages that abound. Some landlords, especially in the NW of England, are also understandably…
28 November, 2014
How to maximise Housing Benefit and reduce Rent ArrearsHi,
This course has been designed specifically for Housing Association staff, including those who work closely with tenants to ensure rent collection is maximised and the need for associated recovery action is kept to a minimum. This is especially important in the current climate of welfare reforms where wholesale changes…
25 November, 2014
Rent Arrears caused by DWP maladministration!Good morning,
Earlier this year, I highlighted a social security scandal, relating to JSA/ESA sanctions and their unintended knock-on effect on Housing Benefit. The problem has, if anything got worse, despite the fact both DWP and councils are well aware of its existence, not to mention the unnecessary rent arrears…
15 November, 2014
Benefits Cap - Court of Appeal rejects claimants' appealGood morning,
The Court of Appeal has rejected a challenge to the Government’s ‘Benefit Cap’ legislation (R (SG) v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions). You can read full transcript here Benefits Cap Appeal
The Claimants supported by Child Poverty…
14 November, 2014
Universal Credit - DWP announce higher Rent Arrears deductions03 November, 2014
Bedroom Tax - 1996 Exemptions & Appeal Tribunal successes explained!Good afternoon,
I unearthed this briefing paper (Bedroom Tax: Exemptions & Tribunals) produced by Giles Peaker, Anthony Gold Solicitors which, very helpfully, summarises some of the key issues arising from:
a) The 1996 HB (Bedroom Tax) exemption provisions & the effect of…
30 September, 2014
Universal Credit - National Roll-out starts February 2015Good morning,
Just as most UC commentators were predicting, nothing significant would happen, prior to next year’s election, Iain Duncan Smith pulled a white rabbit from nowhere by announcing yesterday, that Universal Credit will be rolled out to all Jobcentres and local authorities across the country, starting February 2015. Although…
23 September, 2014
DWP to confirm Universal Credit claim details to Social LandlordsDWP have just issued a consultation document, aimed at Social landlords, seeking views on proposed amendments to the Social Security (Information-sharing in relation to Welfare Services etc.) Regulations 2012. You’ll find a copy of the regulations here including details of how to…