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Welcome to rightsnet

News and case law

Crisis sets out three key actions for new government to take in its first 100 days as it seeks to end homelessness

Round-up of recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case law

DWP confirms allocation of responsibilities across new Ministerial team

Government confirms new ministers responsible for housing and social care following last week’s General Election

AI tools could free up as much as 40 per cent of DWP’s workforce time, says Tony Blair Institute

Disregarding interim infected blood compensation payments in the calculation of housing benefit

Ombudsman criticises council’s delays in dealing with application to join housing register from woman fleeing domestic abuse

Ombudsman issues Adverse Findings Notice to care home that refused to refund resident’s fees as recommended following earlier investigation

Reports and briefings

After the WCA: Competing visions of disability and welfare

Tackling housing debt and eviction: Enhancing occupier engagement through improved communication and advice

Governing in the Age of AI: Reimagining the UK Department for Work and Pensions

Discussion

Minimum Income Floor - Health Condition

SDP run on when carer moves in

Any ideas on where to advertise a welfare post free…

Rightsjobs

Adult Welfare Benefits Advisor

Generalist Adviser

Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Training and events

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Conference: Navigating Pensioner Benefits (including Mixed Age Couples)

Understanding Stress and Mental Health