Welfare rights news and case law

15 February, 2018

Pilot scheme testing universal credit in-work conditionality to be extended for further 12 months

New DWP guidance

15 February, 2018

Extension of flexible payment arrangements for universal credit claimants in Scotland

New DWP guidance

14 February, 2018

‘Pervasive lack of trust’ undermines the entire operation of PIP and ESA assessments

Work and Pensions Committee says it 'beggars belief' that recording the assessment is not already routine

14 February, 2018

National Audit Office to undertake investigation into errors made in payment of ESA

Investigation will look at how and when the issue was discovered and how information was acted upon

14 February, 2018

A robust approach to proceeding without a claimant present needs a greater preparedness by the tribunal to set aside where appropriate

CE/3273/2017

13 February, 2018

Simple Payment service to be replaced by HM Government Payment Service by 20 March 2018

Payment will still be through PayPoint outlets but will be paid in sums of up to £100

13 February, 2018

Assessment of mobilising descriptors based upon use of a wheelchair must be supported by evidence of the distance a claimant can cover

CE/1585/2017

12 February, 2018

Pilot scheme testing universal credit in-work conditionality to be extended for further 12 months

New statutory instrument

12 February, 2018

Supersessions to award housing costs should take effect from the end of the qualifying period if mortgage interest form returned late

CE/2592/2017

9 February, 2018

Further transitional arrangements in relation to changes to state pension age would be 'unfair and unaffordable', says government

We've considered many options and all of the proposals would be wrought with substantial legal and financial problems, says Minister

9 February, 2018

Work and Pensions Committee publishes distressing accounts from people navigating the PIP and ESA claims processes

Unprecedented response to call for evidence was 'remarkable in the consistency of the themes that emerged', says Committee

9 February, 2018

DWP issues guidance on recent miscellaneous amendments to universal credit

New advice for decision makers includes details of changes to waiting days, work-related requirements and housing costs for temporary accommodation

9 February, 2018

Evidence of work-related activity when assessing substantial risk for ESA and universal credit

New DWP guidance

9 February, 2018

Further roll-out of universal credit full service between February 2018 and April 2018

New DWP guidance

9 February, 2018

Determining a claimant's share of the beneficial interest in jointly owned property for the purposes of calculating capital for means tested benefits

CIS/1294/2016

8 February, 2018

Universal credit Project Assessment Reviews 'barely mention claimants' and are 'shot through with management gobbledegook'

Work and Pensions Committee says it is 'very surprised' that such a major programme has not been subject to scrutiny of a review since 2015

8 February, 2018

Welfare rights

Pilot scheme testing universal credit in-work conditionality to be extended for further 12 months

New DWP guidance

Extension of flexible payment arrangements for universal credit claimants in Scotland

‘Pervasive lack of trust’ undermines the entire operation of PIP and ESA assessments

National Audit Office to undertake investigation into errors made in payment of ESA

A robust approach to proceeding without a claimant present needs a greater preparedness by the tribunal to set aside where appropriate

Simple Payment service to be replaced by HM Government Payment Service by 20 March 2018

Assessment of mobilising descriptors based upon use of a wheelchair must be supported by evidence of the distance a claimant can cover

CE/1585/2017

Pilot scheme testing universal credit in-work conditionality to be extended for further 12 months

Supersessions to award housing costs should take effect from the end of the qualifying period if mortgage interest form returned late

Further transitional arrangements in relation to changes to state pension age would be 'unfair and unaffordable', says government

Work and Pensions Committee publishes distressing accounts from people navigating the PIP and ESA claims processes

DWP issues guidance on recent miscellaneous amendments to universal credit

Evidence of work-related activity when assessing substantial risk for ESA and universal credit

Further roll-out of universal credit full service between February 2018 and April 2018

Determining a claimant's share of the beneficial interest in jointly owned property for the purposes of calculating capital for means tested benefits

Universal credit Project Assessment Reviews 'barely mention claimants' and are 'shot through with management gobbledegook'

Government responds to consultation on eligibility for free school meals under universal credit in England

Tribunal should check claimant's reasons for not attending hearing before proceeding in their absence

Further roll-out of the universal credit full service