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Disability, health and social security: the importance of effective scrutiny

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Department for Communities (Northern Ireland), Disabled People, DWP, Independent advice, Legislation, social security, Stakeholders

As I move on from being part of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) I’m doing a little reflecting. SSAC may not be the highest profile body – its activities are technical and detailed by nature - but its work …

Review of the Covid-19 temporary measures

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Department for Communities (Northern Ireland), DWP, Legislation, social security, SSAC Occasional Papers

In August 2020 we launched a review of the social security measures that had been implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland (DfC) to support those whose work, income and …

Rapid review of post-lockdown changes to social security benefits

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Consultation, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Department for Communities (Northern Ireland), DWP, HMRC, Legislation, social security, Stakeholders

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 and beneficial. We recognise that the unprecedented circumstances meant many …

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