The SFHA and HSEU have submitted a response to the Social Security Advisory Committee’s consultation on the regulations for the managed migration of claimants on legacy benefits over to Universal Credit.
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.
Processes need to be fit for purpose as much as policy.
Integrated telephony system designed to support case management in Universal Credit Full Service.
Over the next 4-5 weeks the Scottish Government want to talk to older people about their experiences of Attendance Allowance which is one of the benefits being devolved to Scotland.
UK Government will fund Citizens Advice to take on responsibility from local authorities for Universal Support from April 2019.
DWP requires to be informed of rent changes if tenants are on Universal Credit.
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