Welfare Rights Bulletin articles

(For subscribers) Martin Williams considers whether those migrating from ESA to UC whose ESA includes contributory ESA as well as income-related ESA are discriminated against during their first assessment period.

Simon Osborne reviews where the managed migration to universal credit (UC) process has got to and what lies ahead in 2025.

(For subscribers) As tax credits face the final curtain, there are a few outstanding issues that are worth mentioning. Mark Willis sets the stage.

(For subscribers) Jessica Strode looks at universal credit (UC) provisions regarding claimants who are undergoing treatment for cancer by way of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunotherapy.

(For subscribers) Henri Krishna takes a look at so-called ‘nil awards’ of universal credit.

(For subscribers) A new pension age disability benefit is being introduced in Scotland, as described by Alison Gillies.

(For subscribers) You can’t do anything, for personal independence payment (PIP) purposes, unless you can do it ‘safely’. Carri Swann looks at relevant caselaw and guidance, and considers some fundamental questions for advisers.

Advisers report delays in First-tier Tribunal (FtT) decisions on universal credit (UC) being implemented by the DWP. Jessica Strode explains what claimants can do when a FtT decision appears not to have been given effect.

(For subscribers) Carri Swann explains what we know about the DWP’s Health Transformation Programme and considers its impact in 2024 and beyond.

(For subscribers) Barbara Donegan looks at law, policy and practice regarding overpayments of carer’s allowance.