Phone-based assessments allow increased access to benefits, especially during Lockdown and for those with difficulties travelling.
12
Sep
Sep
Published by the In-Work Progression Commission, the report details various methods for businesses, DWP and culture to adopt that could help those in low paying jobs to reach higher-earning positions with their current employer.
11
Sep
Sep
With many avenues provided in the case of redundancy, DWP continues to update their guidance on how they can help.
08
Sep
Sep
In a new briefing, Shetler has uncovered the extent of overcrowding in socially rented homes.
04
Sep
Sep
Following on from the conversion of prior incapacity benefits, 600k Employment and Support Allowance underpayment and arrear cases have now been processed, and decisions made on all of them.
02
Sep
Sep
Referring to households with three or more children, the report published by Benefit Changes & Larger Families looks at the trends in poverty between smaller families and larger ones.
01
Sep
Sep
With the pandemic putting a strain on families and their finances, food banks have seen a large increase in their usage.
31
Aug
Aug
With COVID-19 having slowed social mobility, the Social Mobility Commission has looked into the issue and produced a policy paper that aims to resolve the issue.
30
Aug
Aug
Following on from 2017’s Grenfell Tower fire, a research briefing has been made in preparation for a debate regarding who is responsible for paying the cost of fire safety work.
28
Aug
Aug
Building on the number of organisations and individuals who are facing difficulties in being able to challenge council decisions on adult social care, the EHRC is launching an inquiry into how the process can be improved.