Welfare Rights Bulletin articles

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.

David Simmons summarises the principal and consequential changes.

Sarah Clarke provides an update on the 'offsetting' of overpayments which arise when a partner leaves or joins a household.

Edward Graham explains the rules allowing ESA to be paid on repeat claims and pending appeals.

Graham Tegg reports on some positive developments from the European Court of Justice (ECJ).