News and case law

9 May, 2024

Preserving existing protection for mixed-age couples on them being issued with a universal credit migration notice

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9 May, 2024

DWP confirms that it plans to begin notifying ESA claimants of their move to universal credit in September 2024

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9 May, 2024

DWP confirms that Work and Health Programme will continue to be delivered until July 2026

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9 May, 2024

While Restart Scheme provides tailored support for some participants it is less able to help those with physical or severe mental health conditions, the long-term unemployed and the more highly skilled

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9 May, 2024

Administrative exercise to correct state pension payments has not uncovered widespread error caused by DWP’s failure to take action when notified of a claimant’s divorce

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9 May, 2024

DWP undertaking research to explore options for enabling appointees to complete PIP forms online

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9 May, 2024

CPAG Scotland ‘hugely encouraged’ by Scotland’s new First Minister’s child poverty pledge

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9 May, 2024

Increase in the universal credit administrative earnings threshold in Northern Ireland from 13 May 2024

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8 May, 2024

Government launches consultation on removing option for child maintenance calculated by CMS to be paid through Direct Pay service

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8 May, 2024

DWP launches online Access to Work service as part of ‘commitment to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace’

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7 May, 2024

Government announces the 15 areas that will trial its new WorkWell integrated health and work advice service from October 2024

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7 May, 2024

PCS calls for jobcentres affected by security guard strikes to remain closed to ensure safety of DWP staff and the public

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7 May, 2024

Lords Committee criticises ‘inexplicable’ lack of data evaluating previous AET increases in light of new regulations that implement a further increase this month

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3 May, 2024

DWP research finds little evidence that Sector-based Work Academy Programme has moved claimants directly into employment

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3 May, 2024

Household Support Fund grant allocations to local authorities in England for the 6 months to September 2024

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3 May, 2024

Scottish Government announces roll out of carer support payment to ten new local authorities, with national roll out to follow in November 2024

More Welfare rights news

Preserving existing protection for mixed-age couples on them being issued with a universal credit migration notice

DWP confirms that it plans to begin notifying ESA claimants of their move to universal credit in September 2024

DWP confirms that Work and Health Programme will continue to be delivered until July 2026

While Restart Scheme provides tailored support for some participants it is less able to help those with physical or severe mental health conditions, the long-term unemployed and the more highly skilled

Administrative exercise to correct state pension payments has not uncovered widespread error caused by DWP’s failure to take action when notified of a claimant’s divorce

Government’s response to need for greater protection for tenants in unhealthy homes ‘lacks urgency’

DWP undertaking research to explore options for enabling appointees to complete PIP forms online

CPAG Scotland ‘hugely encouraged’ by Scotland’s new First Minister’s child poverty pledge

Increase in the universal credit administrative earnings threshold in Northern Ireland from 13 May 2024

Government launches consultation on removing option for child maintenance calculated by CMS to be paid through Direct Pay service

DWP launches online Access to Work service as part of ‘commitment to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace’

Government announces the 15 areas that will trial its new WorkWell integrated health and work advice service from October 2024

PCS calls for jobcentres affected by security guard strikes to remain closed to ensure safety of DWP staff and the public

Government strengthens Homelessness Code of Guidance to reduce the number of care leavers found intentionally homeless

Lords Committee criticises ‘inexplicable’ lack of data evaluating previous AET increases in light of new regulations that implement a further increase this month

Round-up of recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case law

DWP research finds little evidence that Sector-based Work Academy Programme has moved claimants directly into employment

Household Support Fund grant allocations to local authorities in England for the 6 months to September 2024

Scottish Government announces roll out of carer support payment to ten new local authorities, with national roll out to follow in November 2024