Poverty in Scotland 2024
This year our report asks how effective social security is at reducing poverty and advancing equality in Scotland. More than 1 in 5 Scots are currently living in poverty, struggling […]
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DWP publishes research that had been ‘sat on’ by the previous government
Research and analysis: Universal Credit Full Service 12 Months Plus – Research to assess the longer-term impact of UC Full Service on claimants’ attitudes and behaviours in relation to work.
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How to deal with a Universal Credit overpayment
This guide is for you if you have been overpaid Universal Credit. We know that benefit overpayments are very stressful and confusing. We want to help you work out if
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Challenge Poverty Week 7 October – 13 October 2024
Events in Aberdeen The aim is to encourage a coordinated effort between Aberdeen partners and communities to ensure we have a united voice and are united in action and support, reducing
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Cliff edges and precipitous inclines: The interaction between UC and additional means-tested help
This report explores the interaction between Universal Credit (UC), earnings, ‘passported’ benefits and other means-tested help for working claimants. Drawing on the findings from their wider research study, this report by Dr
Updated guidance on winter fuel payment following changes introduced from 16 September 2024
ADM Chapter L5: Winter Fuel Payments Entitlement to a Winter Fuel Payment L5005 – L5008Persons not entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment L5021 – L5026Amount of Winter Fuel Payment L5035Appendix
Ability to establish a relationship when assessing ‘engaging with others’ PIP activity requires evidence of more than mere visits to shopping centres
TC -v- Department for Communities (PIP) [2024] NICom30 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (NORTHERN IRELAND) ACT 1992 SOCIAL SECURITY (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1998 PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT Application to a Social Security Commissioner
The price of failure: 10,110 children in homeless accommodation
Posted 24 Sep 2024 A record breaking 10,110 children are trapped in homeless accommodation according to new figures released today by the Scottish Government. The statistics show the number of children
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Guidance: How the transitional element is calculated when you move to Universal Credit
You might receive an additional payment to help you move to Universal Credit, if you receive a Migration Notice letter. Contents What the transitional element is An element is an
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Overcoming the 5 week wait: a discussion paper
24 September 2024 A summary of the discussion paper is below. Click here 378 KB to access the full paper, or click here to access an editable Google doc version The 5 week wait is
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