Ongoing News

A recent report by the Resolution foundation has found-

A new law helps some claimants get exemption from the shared accommodation rate(UC)/  the single room rent(HB)  for under 35(local housing allowance) as part of either their Universal Credit or Housing Benefits.  It applies for claimants(perhaps around 11,000) from 1/10/2022 who meet conditions for-

The government has confirmed that it will not revise decisions very close to the appeal hearing date as it may put undue pressure on claimants-

Latest Statistics(July 2022)- 5.7 million people on Universal Credit

Over half of claimants on UC have no work related requirements-

More Advice for Decision makers has been issued- , ADM memo- 17/22
This memo provides guidance on the Social Security (Additional Payments) Act 20221. The Act came into force on

Click below for the latest updated guide.
We aim to keep the guide updated as the rules change(as is likely).

The government has released more details on the Energy Bills Support Scheme-

'will deliver a £400 non-repayable discount... from October'

Advice for Decision makers has been issued- , ADM memo- 16/22. Cornwall managed migration-'In addition to Bolton and Medway, initially250

claimants in Truro and Falmouth will move to Universal Credit from 25/7/2022.'

When training we often discuss this scenario. The government has issued helpful guidance LA Welfare Direct 7/2022 to allow both sets of costs to be paid-

Pip- back log- Citizens Advice have highlighted a problem with delays to processing for PIP claims-

Mandatory Reconsiderations(MRs) (revisions) for PIP are where a decision maker looks again at the DWP's decision. Clients can submit new evidence and argue their case.

The DWP has confirmed in its LA Welfare Direct 6/2022 guidance-

Substantial risk helps 'sick' clients pass the test for limited capability for work assessment and also for the support group(the limited capability for work related activity assessment).

Click for the government's Housing Benefit guidance for Supported Housing Claims, Published 25 May 2022.

We have produced a quick outline guide of the main poin