Reports

The Improvement Service have published four further reports that consider the effectiveness of Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships (WAHPs) as part of an evaluation of the ‘Test and Learn’ Programme which was funded by the Scottish Government. The reports consider in more detail the results of the interim report that was published in August 2024. […]

Ofgem has proposed a new scheme to help alleviate the growing burden of energy debt, which has reached a record high of £4.4 billion. The initiative could see up to £500 million in energy debt written off for nearly 200,000 benefit claimants, starting early next year. Key Elements of the Proposal Eligibility Criteria: · Individuals on

Understanding Pension Credit: What Homeowners and Savers Need to Know If you’re over the age of 66 and concerned about your income, you may be eligible for Pension Credit, even if you own your home and have savings. Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit that provides extra support to people with a low income. However,

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure after figures revealed a stark imbalance in Work Capability Assessments (WCAs). While more than 250,000 assessments for new claims were completed in the past five months, fewer than 10,000 existing claimants received reassessments during the same period. As of August 2025, around 110,000 existing

Date Published: Thursday 23 October 2025 Government will not delay introduction of cuts to the Universal Credit health element from April 2026. This is a House of Commons committee special report, including a government response to an earlier committee report Get Britain Working: Pathways to Work: Government Response

September 30, 2025 AdviceUK, the UK’s largest network of independent advice services, has submitted its response to the Justice Committee Inquiry on Access to Justice. In its response, the organisation has called for independent advice to be recognised and funded as part of the UK’s essential justice infrastructure.  AdviceUK-Submission-to-the-Justice-Select-Committee-Inquiry-on-Access-to-Justice.pdf

The Money Advice Scotland Workforce Wellbeing Survey 2025 is now live. This confidential annual survey plays a vital role in understanding the experiences and wellbeing of those working across the free money advice sector. Please share and encourage maximum completion across your team Your input matters The survey results feed directly into our Workforce Wellbeing Index,

The report outlines proposals to improve support for single-parent families in Scotland, focusing on fairness, flexibility, and reducing poverty. Key Recommendations: · Income Security: Increase Scottish Child        Payment and ensure timely delivery of benefits. · Childcare Access: Expand affordable childcare options to enable parents to work or study. · Employment Support: Tailored pathways for   single parents, including training