Universal credit and disabled students – an update
Angela Toal reports on the latest developments regarding when a disabled student may – or may not – be entitled to universal credit (UC).
Angela Toal reports on the latest developments regarding when a disabled student may – or may not – be entitled to universal credit (UC).
Owen Stevens considers the circumstances in which the amount of the transitional SDP element included in the calculation of a claimant’s universal credit (UC) award can be reduced (or ‘eroded’), as a result of increases to her/his UC.
Martin Williams considers whether those with pre-settled status and no other qualifying right to reside have any remaining route to obtaining benefits to which the right to reside test applies.
Claire Hall considers the DWP’s retrospective reverification of universal credit (UC) claims made during the early stages of the pandemic.
The DWP is encouraging those on legacy benefits who ‘would be better off’ on universal credit (UC) to claim it voluntarily, and is also resuming ‘managed migration’ to UC during 2022. Where does this leave claimants and those that advise them? Simon Osborne takes a look.
Simon Osborne reviews the ‘substantial risk’ rules in the work capability assessment, looking at some key questions and caselaw.
Since the reintroduction of conditionality to universal credit (UC), following a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of UC sanctions imposed has been steadily rising.
Note: The Supreme Court handed down judgment in the Fratila case on 1 December 2021. Much of the advice in this article relates to periods before that date. Please see the test case web page for further information.