Welfare Rights Bulletin articles

Alison Gillies describes the main findings and recommendations of the recent Citizens Advice report on the WCA, and looks at the DWP proposals for reform.

David Simmons summarises the main changes relating to welfare benefits and tax credits announced in the 2010 budget.These are in addition to the changes already announced in the Pre-Budget Report.

Graham Tegg examines the implications of two recent judgments from the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

Martin Williams examines the new 'fit note' and considers whether or not it will really change anything for benefit claimants.

David Simmons examines a recent First-tier Tribunal decision which looked at the issue of housing benefit (HB) entitlement for a long stay hospital patient who only returned to his normal home for occasional visits.

Mark Willis examines the rights of refugees to claim benefits and the problems that can arise.

Simon Osborne outlines the main provisions of the Act and indicates likely implementation dates, where known.

Graham Tegg reports on a CPAG test case.

Simon Osborne describes the latest version of the rules relating to the 13-week waiting period for housing costs.

David Simmons highlights the most significant announcements relating to welfare benefits and tax credits.