Upcoming Events 26 February @ 12:00 pm – 24 December @ 5:00 pm Poverty Alliance Members Meetings – event series 1 August @ 8:00 am – 30 September @ 5:00 pm Challenge Poverty Week – Get Inspired 2026 (August/September) Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Get Inspired! Campaign Roll Call – Challenge Poverty […]
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6 October @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Free Join us to hear about the new story of child poverty in Scotland. When: Tuesday 6th October, 11:00 – 12:00Where: OnlineHow to register: book your place via Eventbrite: https://new-story-of-child-poverty-in-scotland.eventbrite.com We all want to end child poverty. But progress is slow, and the way we talk about
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5 October @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm JRF Scotland invites you to join us for the launch of the Poverty in Scotland 2026 report. Register to attend online or in-person here At the event we will share the latest findings on poverty in Scotland and discuss the vital role local government can play in
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22 September @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Get Inspired! Campaign Roll Call – Challenge Poverty Week 2026, Tuesday 22nd September, 12pm – 1pm Join us for the final Get Inspired session ahead of Challenge Poverty Week 2026. There will be information about the programme for the week, some key events and campaigning moments, and
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More than 300,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation will no longer face a reduction in income when they increase their working hours, following new regulations laid before Parliament that take effect on 5 October 2026. Under the current system, many Housing Benefit claimants in supported accommodation faced a financial disadvantage when moving
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UC Housing Costs, Decision Notices and ICE Referral – Key Points Adviser Practice Points Bottom line: Entitlement disputes should be dealt with through the decision-making and appeal process, not complaints procedures. Poor administration can cause significant rent arrears, hardship and risk of homelessness. Read the full article on the Universal Credit Advice website – UC
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Published22 Jul 2026 Carers can take a temporary break from their caring role – for a holiday, a hospital stay, or other reasons – and continue to receive their carer benefits during that time, regardless of how long they’ve been in a caring role. During the summer holidays, carers are being reminded they no longer
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Published6 Aug 2026 We have introduced additional ways to communicate with our clients, telling people when they can expect a phone call to reduce the chance of missing an important update about their application or benefit. From August 2026, more clients will receive a text message shortly before a scheduled phone call from Social Security
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What Welfare Rights Advisers Need to Know Welfare rights services are reporting an increasing number of Universal Credit claimants in the Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) group receiving journal messages inviting them to attend meetings, appointments or informal “chats” with Jobcentre staff about preparing for work or returning to work. These messages
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Updated: 25 August 2026, 9:30am. The DWP has updated the ADM guidance used by decision makers dealing with Universal Credit, PIP, contribution-based ESA and JSA. Sections Updated The notification confirms updates to the following documents/chapters: Key Points for Welfare Rights Advisers The notification itself only identifies the chapters amended and does not explain the changes
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