News and case law

7 June, 2018

Work and Pensions Secretary announces measures to transitionally protect claimants who lose out on migration to universal credit

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7 June, 2018

Universal credit provides 'huge benefits for claimants, the broader population and the economy as a whole', says DWP

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7 June, 2018

High sanction rate in universal credit risks increasing destitution levels as roll-out continues

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7 June, 2018

Around 4,000 people who were in receipt of ESA that included a severe disability premium have migrated to universal credit

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7 June, 2018

Additional amounts for children and qualifying young persons in pension credit awards

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7 June, 2018

Cabinet Secretary for Education launches consultation on eligibility for free school meals under universal credit in Wales

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7 June, 2018

Work coaches spending additional time with claimants leads to a stronger relationship and a more holistic experience

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7 June, 2018

Translation and emotional or social support are not material for the purposes of establishing a right to reside through dependence on a family member

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6 June, 2018

PIP changes should serve as notice for Atos and Capita to ‘start delivering, or else’

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6 June, 2018

Tribunal’s failure to properly consider ESA regulation 29 by not assesing risk posed by physical health factors during journeys to and from work

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5 June, 2018

Work and Pensions Secretary refuses to provide details of how many PIP claimants have been affected by the DWP's error in applying PIP daily living activity 3

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5 June, 2018

Government outlines measures designed to 'improve the experience' of those claiming personal independence payment

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5 June, 2018

More than 30,000 people in Northern Ireland are in receipt of support to mitigate the impact of the bedroom tax

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5 June, 2018

Residence rights of family members after death or departure of Union citizen / acquiring a right of permanent residence by ceasing paid employment to take early retirement

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Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Ombudsman finds against council whose delay left homeless family in crowded conditions

XPQ v The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Work and Pensions Secretary announces measures to transitionally protect claimants who lose out on migration to universal credit

Universal credit provides 'huge benefits for claimants, the broader population and the economy as a whole', says DWP

High sanction rate in universal credit risks increasing destitution levels as roll-out continues

Around 4,000 people who were in receipt of ESA that included a severe disability premium have migrated to universal credit

Additional amounts for children and qualifying young persons in pension credit awards

Cabinet Secretary for Education launches consultation on eligibility for free school meals under universal credit in Wales

Work coaches spending additional time with claimants leads to a stronger relationship and a more holistic experience

Translation and emotional or social support are not material for the purposes of establishing a right to reside through dependence on a family member

Government funded research recommends new formulae to calculate funding for social care reforms

PIP changes should serve as notice for Atos and Capita to ‘start delivering, or else’

Tribunal’s failure to properly consider ESA regulation 29 by not assesing risk posed by physical health factors during journeys to and from work

Work and Pensions Secretary refuses to provide details of how many PIP claimants have been affected by the DWP's error in applying PIP daily living activity 3

Government outlines measures designed to 'improve the experience' of those claiming personal independence payment

More than 30,000 people in Northern Ireland are in receipt of support to mitigate the impact of the bedroom tax

Residence rights of family members after death or departure of Union citizen / acquiring a right of permanent residence by ceasing paid employment to take early retirement

Government publishes Carers Action Plan 2018 - 2020 for England