The 11 new trials are due to begin in September 2014. They will be led by partnerships between jobcentres and LAs from across Great Britain, to look at the best way to prepare claimants for the world of work; by helping them with online access and digital support, and managing their finances on a monthly basis. Each trial will be different, tailored to local needs and LAs will be supported by third sector organisations, voluntary groups or social landlords.
The selected partnerships include the following Las: Derby City, Islington, South Staffordshire, Argyll and Bute, Dundee City, Blaenau Gwent, Carmarthenshire and joint bids from Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark Northumberland and South Tyneside, Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, West Lindsey, City of Lincoln, North Kesteven and Lincolnshire.
Universal Credit is now live in 24 areas of the UK.
Get ready for Universal Credit with our Universal Credit 2014 course (next in Cardiff 6/10/2014, Exeter 7/10/2014, London 8/10/2014, Manchester on 13/10/2014, Birmingham 14/10/2014).