The DWP has written to the SFHA to advise that claimants currently on the Live Service will have to declare again their housing costs, which will then prompt the DWP to request landlords for a re-verification.
Consultation opens on regulations covering migration of legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit and NAO delivers critical report on Universal Credit rollout
The SFHA, IRRV and CIH have highlighted the risks associated with the transition to Universal Credit for mitigating the bedroom tax. The SFHA is also working with the other UK housing federations to press for process improvements essential for Universal Credit.
A number of changes to Universal Credit came into effect this month.
The idea of a Scottish Universal Basic Income is an interesting topic of discussion. Would it help your tenants?
April will see the rollout of Universal Credit continue across Scotland.
SFHA Housing Support Forum is one way that SFHA supports members who offer housing support.
A number of changes have been announced by the UK Government. Read all about them here.
Share your views by Thursday 16th August.
UK government abandons plans to take funding for temporary supported housing out of the benefit system.
SFHA is collecting donations for local foodbank to address increased demand for emergency food for children during the school holidays.
SFHA is inviting its members to attend a workshop on 7 August 2018.
Figures from April 2017 to March 2018 show that applications for crisis grants increased by over 9,000.
Work and Pensions Committee calls for UC split payments action to address concerns over domestic abuse.
Working in partnership with Connect Community Trust, tenants will have access to an additional welfare service, provided by recently appointed Income Advisor, Marshal Gemmell.
New report by Citizens Advice England and Wales highlights that 1 in 6 new claimants are not paid in full and on time.
