Welfare Rights Bulletin articles

(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.

(For subscribers) Martin Williams discusses how advisers can use applications for directions to the First-tier Tribunal in appropriate cases to ensure the best outcomes for appeals.

Owen Stevens examines the impact of work on claimants with an award of universal credit on the basis of limited capability for work.

Owen Stevens and Martin Williams consider issues with ‘any ground revisions’ of universal credit (UC) decisions. Typically, such issues arise where a decision awarding UC is incorrect when made due to the claimant not declaring the correct circumstances in a claim.

Mark Willis and Simon Osborne describe plans and legislation for ‘managed migration’ of tax credit recipients of pension age.