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Waiting days for universal credit – consultation paper
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has published a new consultation called ‘Waiting days for Universal Credit claimants’ covering the government’s plans for certain Universal Credit…
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DWP consultation on permisson to share data
A consultation issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks views on draft regulations to amend the‘The Social Security (Information-sharing in relation to Welfare…
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NHF share learning from Universal Credit pilots – one year on
Shared learning from housing associations and their tenants where Universal Credit has been introduced from the NHF: The Federation is working closely with the…
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Universal Credit arrears help on test
Assessments and guidance aim to prevent tenants falling into arrears are being trialed. According to Inside Housing: Universal credit scheme trialled to help tenants…
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Report suggests scrapping the DWP
Simon John Duffy, Director of The Centre for Welfare Reform suggests in his blog on linked in ….. Let’s Scrap the DWP bit.ly…
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Unfair distribution of Welfare Pot
Local healthcare services are being underfunded due to problems surrounding the fair allocation of £79bn of government cash, a report claims. According to LG…
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Welfare reforms are a credit risk say Moody’s
Welfare reforms still pose a credit risk for housing associations, despite their resilience in coping with the changes so far, a rating agency has…
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Big Tenant Survey 2014
Most social housing tenants do not believe their landlords listen to them or care about them, a survey has found. According to CIH: Responses…
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DWP toolkit published to calculate bedroom tax exemption
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published an online toolkit, ‘for local authorities, housing providers and support organisations in the social rented sector,…
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Magenta join Liverpool Mutual Homes and others with Job Centre Adviser
Magenta Living has joined forces with Job Centre Plus to support tenants in their search for work. According to Housing News: A dedicated advisor has…
