Read the latest social welfare news from around the UK.
Couples- to Whom is UC paid?
Only one payment of Universal Credit is generally paid on a claim for both members of a couple. If the couple have children, the government has said-
PIP- Can you work and get it?
Yes, you certainly can. The government say-
'In March 2023, 475,000 people in receipt of PIP in England, Wales, or outside the UK were in employment in the
UK, including self-employment.'
Child Benefit Income Threshold Changes
One of the last few changes in law before the election , Child Benefit High Income Child Benefit Charge
Carers Allowance Debts
Recently we've heard in the news how many Carers allowance claimants have been overpaid the beneft because they have earned over the earnings threshold(for 2024/ 2025 - £151 per week). The government
have provided figures of the total debt-
ESA Claimants to be Migrated to UC Sooner
The government has changed the date clients on ESA(income related) or ESA(income related) and Housing Benefit are due to undertake managed migration. Here's the latest timetable-
Claimants High Success Rate at PIP Appeals
Statistics from the Social Security and Child Support Appeal Tribunal from October to December 2023 shows the following success rate for cl
Universal Credit- Administration Thresholds Increase
The administrative threshold allows a client to reduce some of the conditionality around Universal Credit.
Course Materials for you now Digital
We are now issuing our popular colour course booklets in a digital format.
If you have booked, we will email you a few days before the course with joining links(for Zoom) and how to access the Digital Course Booklet.
Local Housing Allowances to Rise in April
Local Housing Allowances(LHAs) apply for private sector rentals(for both Housing Benefit and Universal Credit housing cost elements).
Hard copies of Benefit Rates Poster 2024/ 2025
Available from late April 2024 onwards- Benefit Rates Posters 2024/ 2025
Free colour hard copy(ies)-
Just send an A4 Stamp Addressed Envelope with postage for a large envelope to us at:
Benefit Rates Posters 2024/ 2025
Social Welfare Training Limited
37 Rockside Drive, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4NU.
UC Managed Migration Stats
Government Statistics on Universal Credit Migration show-
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