The 2015 Government committed to extend the Right to Buy to housing association tenants. An agreement was reached to do this on a voluntary basis. This page outlines what has happened so far.
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This document sets out how NHS clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) will restart NHS continuing healthcare (NHS CHC) assessment processes from 1 September 2020
how this aligns to the introduction of a maximum of 6 weeks of funded health and care recovery and support services after discharge from hospital
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Oct
On 7 September 2021, the Prime Minister announced plans to reform how people pay for adult social care in England, which will be funded through a new Health and Social Care Levy. The proposed reforms will be supported by an investment of £5.4 billion over the next three years. This briefing provides information on the proposals for adult social care, the details of which are set out in the Government policy paper.
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The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) launched on 1 October with the aim of tackling health inequalities across the country. It will be co-led by newly appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy.
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Official experimental statistics on the numbers in receipt of Support for Mortgage Interest loans.
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In 2019, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) published a report series, Computer Says No, which focused on the
problems with information provided to people claiming universal credit (UC), and the problems claimants
experience when they try to challenge a decision about their UC award. Many of these problems relate to the fact
that UC is a ‘digital first’ benefit, and the vast majority of claimants make and manage their claim online.
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Oct
The UK government is resettling Afghan families under several different schemes. For the rights to benefits for those entering the UK under the asylum route, see CPAG’s Benefits for new refugees factsheet. This factsheet provides basic advice about the benefit rights of those admitted under these other schemes.
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With Mental Health becoming better understood with every passing day, it is important for people to understand the impact their decisions can have on someone else’s mental health.
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Published by the National Office of Statistics, the quarterly report looks at a variety of details surrounding every benefit that DWP provides, including Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance.
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The 3-part Strategy was made with advice from experts, businesses and disabled persons.