This report summarises the findings of the work and, for the first time, sets out the factors that govern active travel behaviours in people aged 50 to 70 across the UK.
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This briefing outlines the legal and policy background to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and provides an overview of the main provisions in the new Act.
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Vulnerable renters struggling due to the impact of the pandemic will be helped by a £65 million support package announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities today (23 October 2021).
The funding will be given to councils in England to support low-income earners in rent arrears – helping to prevent homelessness and support families get back on their feet.
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New analysis of UK Government data by the national homelessness charity Crisis has revealed that in England over 100,000 low-income renters on Universal Credit will be at least two or more months behind on their rent when the planned £20 cut to Universal Credit, raising fears that thousands will be at risk of being pushed into homelessness as they struggle to keep their heads above water.
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This research highlights that low-income households, who have borne the financial brunt of the pandemic so far, are also being dragged down by debt as we look to our economic recovery.
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There is an upper age limit for new claims of benefits that provide support for mobility – now the State Pension Age. This means that some older people cannot get benefits for mobility needs and cannot access linked schemes such as Motability.
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Our purpose We provide a free independent complaints review service for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and their contracted services. We have 2 primary objectives: to act as […]
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This easy read guide explains what Attendance Allowance is and how you can apply for it.
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The Department for Work and Pensions made a series of changes to the social security system in response to the pandemic. Most have now been withdrawn.
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Winter Fuel Payment statistics, covering recipient and household data as well as payments in European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland.