...as the rep for the south-west and, more recently, as the Vice-Chair. In both these roles, I became very involved in stakeholder work with the Department for Work and Pensions...
...have unintended consequences in Scotland because of how particular terms have differing interpretations in Scots law, for example, or because systems of delivery are not matched north and south of...
...to be welcomed. What we have recommended is that, in order to support this approach, the government publish strategic policy guidance on what the appropriate flexibilities should be that work...
...promises "tailored and guaranteed support" for disabled people, which is a welcome ambition. The plan involves removing the Work Capability Assessment. This is a complex area requiring specialist skills. We...
...welcome any evidence from our stakeholders about the experiences of younger people who live independently in using the social security system, as well as ideas for positive reforms that could...
...are positive steps and I welcome them. I look forward to receiving more information from the Secretary of State when she brings forward the regulations and responds to our recommendations....
...relationship to the Scottish Parliament. While our remits are clear and distinct, we are delighted to welcome SCoSS as a new peer and look forward to learning from each other....
...especially interested in how this works for non-resident parents. We would welcome any evidence by 16 April about the experiences of separated parents in using the social security system, as...
...issues that we want to focus on. The first is the personalised nature of the claimant commitment. We would welcome evidence about how a claimant’s circumstances are factored into the...
The government response to Covid-19 has included a series of easements, adjustments and additions to social security benefit entitlements that the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) has welcomed as necessary...