UC managed migration rules
Simon Osborne looks at rules regarding piloting of ‘managed’ migration to universal credit (UC).
Simon Osborne looks at rules regarding piloting of ‘managed’ migration to universal credit (UC).
Martin Williams considers the implications of a recent Upper Tribunal decision concerning the treatment of ‘vulnerable adults’ by the First-tier Tribunal.
Advisers are reporting delays in receiving DWP submissions. Ed Pybus looks into the issue.
Owen Stevens discusses attempts by third parties to make DWP aware of ‘complex needs’ among universal credit (UC) claimants.
It is now clear that the DWP does not accept that use of the ‘Help to Claim’ service (operated by Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland) permits a claimant to rely on rules allowing the date of a claim for universal credit (UC) to be fixed at the date help is first requested. Simon Osborne explains.
People entering and leaving prison tend to encounter a specific set of difficulties within the universal credit (UC) system. These include confusion about whether they are entitled to UC, doubts about whether they have permanently lost entitlement to legacy benefits and the consequences of detention for those claiming benefits because they have limited capability for work. Barbara Donegan explains
Alison Gillies describes a planned new Scottish benefit.
Benefit rules for ‘mixed-age’ couples changed in May, as described here by Simon Osborne.
CPAG is looking to challenge the amended right to reside tests for benefit and child tax credit claimants with ‘pre-settled status’. Martin Williams explains.
Dan Norris reports on some strongly worded comment from the Work and Pensions Committee.
Kirsty McKechnie describes some problems and possible solutions for claiming and maintaining universal credit (UC) in hospital.
Rebecca Walker sets out some key points on how Brexit affects who can satisfy the right to reside requirement for benefit entitlement.