...make a difference to people’s lives by harnessing their asset-based strengths to improve local communities. Additionally, working to accommodate refugees through recent conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan, and engaging with...
...legislation to exempt those arriving from Afghanistan (2021),[2] Ukraine (2022),[3] Sudan (2023) and the Middle East (2023) from DWP’s residency tests. Developing legislation rapidly in the face of humanitarian crises...
...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...
...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...
...the Universal Credit Programme) at the event describe the report as the best piece of work he has seen on the subject. Hopefully that means we can expect a positive...
...resentment some claimants feel when it seems to work against them. During our visit to Jobcentres in Wales, we noted inspirational examples of best-practice where dedicated work-coaches, often working in...
Good public services are co-designed with people who use them and people who provide them. That way, at best, the design meets the needs and aspirations of the public -...
...Ireland (DfC) to consider how the easements have worked and what measures can best support claimants in the immediate future. We will be gathering information from the DWP and DfC...
...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 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...
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