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News and case law

DWP says that large overpayments of carer’s allowance have arisen where claims were made before HMRC income alerts were introduced

Northern Ireland Department of Justice launches call for evidence on review of civil legal aid services in the region

DWP has done nothing to stop carers building up huge overpayments of benefit despite knowing what people are earning

Work and Pensions Committee seeks views from DWP staff to inform its inquiry into Department’s approach to safeguarding vulnerable claimants

First-tier Tribunal must explain how required period condition is met when considering entitlement to adult disability payment

New AET regulations introduced despite SSAC warning against increasing thresholds while gaps remain in the evidence base for their effectiveness

DWP issues guidance for local authorities participating in the Housing Benefit Award Accuracy Initiative in 2024/2025

DWP confirms allocation of £2.5 million to local authorities to support the administration of the Verify Earnings and Pensions service in 2024/2025

Reports and briefings

In work but still in debt: Charting the rise of clients in full-time work

Recent trends in and the outlook for health-related benefits

Lost opportunities: Parents’ perspectives on how the two-child limit policy is affecting their children’s early learning and development

Discussion

Large backdate of SDP while on UC

DWP fails to meet Information Commissioner deadline…

PIP and leave to remain ending - Part 2!

Rightsjobs

Benefits Advisor

Advisers (Housing and Welfare Benefits / Health, Social Care and Housing / Generalist)

Welfare Benefits and Debt Advice Supervisor

Training and events

Changing decisions - Scottish benefits

Benefits for Non-Benefit Advisers

LTA - Student Advice: An Overview