Last year we completed an extensive study into how the two contributory benefits for those of working age who are not in paid work: New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance and New...
...the principles in legislation – dignity and respect, raising take-up, contributing to poverty reduction – are being put into practice with two early payments (Carers Allowance Supplement and Best Start...
As part of our independent work programme we have recently started a detailed study into New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance and New Style Employment and Support Allowance. These two contributory benefits...
When we all welcomed the arrival of the new year just three short months ago, I suspect very few – if any - of us could have imagined the relentless...
...eye opener. It showed me both the best and worst bits about our social security system. SSAC gave me the opportunity to voice these challenges and opportunities in an environment...
The Social Security Advisory Committee’s latest detailed report looks at the two contributory benefits for those of working age who are not in paid work: New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance and...
...the biggest pitfalls, can still look back at how other big welfare reforms have fared. That is the focus of a new paper jointly published by the Institute for Government...
...importantly, for most, living independently is simply a matter of playing the cards life has dealt them as best they can. Secondly, most young people we met appreciate the support...
...social security changes should look like in the ‘new normal’. We are taking this work forward in two tranches. First, we will be doing an immediate and short-term review on...
...the social security system. That appreciation only comes through engagement with disabled people with diverse experiences and perspectives. At best social security can and could offer a bedrock of security...