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DWP suspends recovery of benefit overpayments
03 April 2020 | News
... the DWP has temporarily paused the recovery of benefit overpayments, for three months. The change will enable many ... for the recovery of Universal Credit and legacy benefit overpayments, Social Fund loans and Tax Credit debts will be ... will be suspended automatically, those who currently make repayments through a Bank Standing Order, Bank Giro Credit or ...
Benefit sanctions main reason for food bank resort
07 December 2014 | News
... by hunger caused by a harsh benefits sanctions regime, low pay, growing inequality, and social breakdown. Their ... that exist in our welfare system. Our evidence shows that the current system is cumbersome, complicated and ...
Living on the Borderline: Navigating BPD Together
14 March 2024 | News
Disability Rights UK proudly presents our ground-breaking ... series serves as a beacon of inclusivity and empowerment, showcasing the vital role of work led by and for Disabled ... people who share experiences and understanding about BPD, how society views the label and the support people deserve. ...
Bedroom tax help inadequate says Ken Butler
27 May 2013 | News
Ken Butler, welfare rights officer for Disability Rights UK, said ministers had claimed there would ... Government has made available to fund discretionary housing payments is not sufficient to reach the shortfall,” he ...
Record 1.6 million food bank parcels given out in past year
25 April 2019 | News
... believes ending the five week for a first Universal Credit payment should be the Government’s first priority to help ... Trust calls for end to Universal Credit five week wait Disability Rights UK supports the Trussell Trust’s ... also - Universal credit reforms will not end food bank use Disability Rights UK submission to Work and Pensions ...
No Social Security Tribunal venues in London have recording equipment
28 January 2019 | News
International Disability Law Clinic press release Many disabled people are ... to be present at their hearing – which is a right of fundamental importance. The failure to provide recording ... Government’s undertaking to record Personal Independence Payment medical assessments. For further information ...
PIP final phase rollout now July
24 June 2015 | News
... this final phase in October 2015 GB wide. In May Departmental statistics confirmed that average reassessment claims ...
Almost 2 million pushed into poverty by benefit reform
21 April 2014 | News
... of the population it is unacceptable that the poorest are paying such a heavy price." Oxfam is calling on the ...
Further roll out of PIP to those with a long term or indefinite DLA award
26 August 2015 | News
... has announced a further roll-out of personal independence payment (PIP) to those with a long term or indefinite DLA ...
New research highlights barriers to SEND support
15 November 2022 | News
... by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and the Disability Policy Centre (DPC) exposing the barriers that ... research found that: 46% of Disabled People had their disability undiagnosed throughout school. 65% of Parents, ... and Guardians 'had to fight' for their child's Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). In some Local Authorities, up ...