by David Hilferty, CAS Strategic Lead on social justice policy. This article was first published in the Herald on 25 March 2023. First day at nursery is a nerve-wracking experience […]
Budget changes to childcare should be extended to all of Universal Credit Read More »
CPAG Briefing: The future of the work capability assessment Carri Swann considers the implications of the proposals in the DWP’s new Health and Disability White Paper to end the work capability
The future of the work capability assessment Read More »
An extra £22 million is being invested to extend free and impartial support for people making a Universal Credit claim. This additional investment will ensure that support is available to
More people set to benefit from free support to help claim Universal Credit Read More »
Researchers in Social Security Scotland are running a short survey for people who engage with Social Security Scotland or support our clients. It gives you a chance to tell us
Stakeholder Survey 2022-2023 Read More »
More than 600,000 disabled people could be missing out on thousands of pounds a year of disability benefits they are entitled to, according to new figures released by the minister
DWP figures show 600,000 could be missing out on disability benefits Read More »
Published 15 March 2023 Following the consultation Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper, this white paper sets out proposals to help more disabled people and people with health
Budget 2023: Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White Paper Read More »
The DWP has developed what is being presented as a practical and tailored support offer for Universal Credit claimants who are in work, but what does that look like and
In Work Support – what does it mean for UC claimants? Read More »
Ofgem recently announced that a typical household will pay no more than £3,000 per year for gas and electricity, from 1 April 2023. Full detail can be found in their quarterly price cap
Common Financial Tool (CFT) Notes for Guidance update Read More »
Eligible households in Great Britain can apply for £400 of support under the Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF). The scheme is aimed at those without a
Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding Read More »
The Government has extended the voluntary National Insurance deadline to 31 July 2023 to give people more time to fill gaps in their National Insurance record and help increase the
People given more time for voluntary National Insurance contributions Read More »
