Welfare Rights Bulletin articles

A recent commissioner's decision has accepted that 'thinking' is a bodily function for the purposes of disability living allowance. Stewart Wright considers the decision and the case law which preceded it.

Edward Graham describes the report of MPs on complexity in social security.

David Simmons outlines the findings of the Work and Pensions Select Committee inquiry into the Government's proposed reform of incapacity benefits.

Pamela Fitzpatrick describes new regulations affecting the habitual residence test and in particular the right-to-reside element of the test.

Simon Osborne outlines new rules extending benefit entitlement for families that include a young person.

Pamela Fitzpatrick describes provisions on exporting certain benefits relating to disability within the EEA.

Pamela Fitzpatrick gives an overview of the new EC Residence Directive. A more detailed analysis of this Directive will follow in the next edition of the Welfare Rights Bulletin.

Sarah Clarke describes DWP guidance on when recovery of a benefit overpayment might be waived.