Welfare rights news and case law

9 July, 2008

Changes to the HB and CTB Extended Payments schemes

New DWP guidance

8 July, 2008

DWP needs to improve its performance in tackling benefit fraud

Commons Public Accounts Committee calls for Department to increase the deterrent effect of its investigation work

7 July, 2008

Whether appropriate for a tribunal to make decision less favourable to the claimant than the one being challenged

CDLA/884/2008

7 July, 2008

Reducing the amount of information employers must provide about SSP for benefit purposes

New statutory instrument

4 July, 2008

Looking after a family member who is ‘temporarily’ ill

CIS/4312/2007

4 July, 2008

Whether ECSMA and European Social Charter confer a right to reside

CIS/259/2008

4 July, 2008

Whether residence permit confers a right to reside

CIS/865/2008

4 July, 2008

Right of appeal to a commissioner against a decision of a legally qualified panel member of a tribunal to refuse to admit a late appeal

CHR/3855/2005 — R(IS) 7/09

4 July, 2008

Government highlights importance of rightsnet in helping advisers to share best practice

Bringing people together improves outcomes for claimants, says new Cabinet Office report

3 July, 2008

Right to reside / proportionality of decision to refuse benefit

CPC/3764/2007

3 July, 2008

Whether accession state national had legally worked for 12 months

CJSA/968/2008

3 July, 2008

Help with NHS costs for those in receipt of employment and support allowance

New statutory instrument

3 July, 2008

Ending the use of custodial sentences for non payment of council tax

Government to consult on dealing with debt in the county court

3 July, 2008

Asbestos, pleural plaques and industrial injuries benefit

Industrial Injuries Advisory Council announces review

2 July, 2008

Tribunal reform, judicial appointments and consultation on rule changes

New statutory instrument

2 July, 2008

Support more effective than benefit cuts in helping lone parents overcome barriers to employment

Many want to work long before it is compulsory for them to do so, says Citizens Advice

2 July, 2008

Setting of new assessed income periods for pension credit purposes in Northern Ireland

New statutory rule

2 July, 2008

DWP to pilot electronic medical certificates

Initiative to run for next 5 months in Wales

2 July, 2008

Claiming HB/CTB by telephone via The Pension Service

New rules to be introduced in autumn 2008