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Join us to consider the imminent changes to welfare benefits, for discussion on the impact to service users and how to provide continued support. Hear from the DWP, JCP and Local Authority on PIP, Universal Credit, and replacement schemes for Housing and Council Tax benefits 17 th January 2013 17 th January 1.30 – 5.00pm, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, SY2 6ST The Big Debate Welfare Reform
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Join us to consider the imminent changes to welfare benefits, for discussion on the impact to service users and how to provide continued support.Hear from the DWP, JCP and Local Authority on PIP, Universal Credit, and replacement schemes for Housing and Council Tax benefits
17th January 201317th January 1.30 – 5.00pm, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, SY2 6ST
The Big Debate
Welfare Reform
Overview of Welfare Reform
The scale of change is huge. This is the biggest reform of social security
for over 60 years.
Every area of the benefit system is set to change as £18 billion is to be cut from the
welfare bill by 2014. And a further £10 billion to come…
The scale of change is huge. This is the biggest reform of social security
for over 60 years.
Every area of the benefit system is set to change as £18 billion is to be cut from the
welfare bill by 2014. And a further £10 billion to come…
2011/12
Changes already taken Place
Housing costs and
Local Housing Allowance
Transfer from Incapacity Benefit to ESA
More stringent rules
Changes to Working tax credits
Overview of Welfare Reform
APRIL
limiting HB to reflect household size and
linking LHA rates to the Consumer Price Index
OCTOBER
October 2013
2013 to 2017
Transition arrangements for existing claimants
Overview of Welfare Reform
APRIL
20142014
