Tag Archives: Benefits
Benefit delays leave families hungry
Wales online article: Benefit errors and delays are ‘making families go hungry and putting their homes at risk’ 21 DEC 2015, BY David Deans The cross-party Work and Pensions Select Committee found that mistakes could leave “vulnerable people in desperate … Continue reading
590 suicides in England linked to ‘fitness for work test’ (WCA)
Damning’ research on WCA deaths is ‘timely’ reminder of government’s shame, by John Pring, November 20, 2015 in Disability news service Disabled activists say government-funded research, which concludes that the programme to reassess people on incapacity benefit through the work … Continue reading
Some key points from the 2015 summer Budget
A budget full of implications for the voluntary sector from the NCVO As expected, the chancellor announced a slew of welfare changes to reach his £12bn target, many of which had been anticipated or announced in advance. Analysis of their cumulative … Continue reading
Disability poverty rises
Disability poverty rose sharply in fourth year of coalition, by John Pring on July 3, 2015 in on Disability News Service The proportion of disabled people living in poverty rose sharply in the fourth year of the coalition government, according … Continue reading
Back to work & money advice event Pensarn Conwy 12 March
Work it out! Come along to this fun, free drop in event to find out all there is to know about finding work and sorting out your money. Canolfan Dewi Sant, South Parade, Pensarn, (Abergele) Conwy LL22 7RG Thursday 12th … Continue reading
DWP jobseeker’s agreement found unlawful
Judge brands DWP jobseeker’s agreement ‘unlawful’, after action by disabled claimant [Disability news service report 14 Nov 2014] A judge has told the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that part of the agreement signed by out-of-work benefit claimants does … Continue reading
Universal Credit problems highlighted
A number of news stories have highlighted existing and potential problems with the plans for introducing Universal Credit, the benefit designed to replace income-based jobseeker’s allowance, income-related employment support allowance, housing benefit, working tax credit, child tax credit and income … Continue reading
Prof Harrington’s final WCA review
Prof Malcolm Harrington’s final, year three, independent review of the WCA (Work Capability Assessment) was published on 20th November. He claims to have found his experience with the DWP much more encouraging, apparently with universal support for his efforts to … Continue reading
