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From 5/10/2026, A new law gives additional earnings disregards for Housing Benefit for those in supported/temporary housing. The government hopes this will remove some of the disincentives to work caused by Benefit barriers. The regulations set out five weekly disregard amounts, depending on the claimant’s age and household circumstances. They will be used on top […]

Thousands of young disabled people and those with long-term health conditions are set to be offered a fast-tracked job under the government’s Jobs Guarantee.  Under the scheme, eligible young people on health benefits will be offered a guaranteed job on a voluntary basis from week 13 after their Work Capability Assessment.  They will receive mentoring

This October, we’re running Pension Credit Week of Action to challenge some of the common misconceptions that stop people claiming Pension Credit. Many people mistakenly believe that owning a home, having savings or receiving a private pension automatically makes them ineligible. It doesn’t.  As a result, many people of State Pension age who could be

Ouassini v SSWP [2025] EWHC 3683 (Admin) – Welfare Rights Analysis This is a potentially significant welfare rights case because it confirms that DWP cannot automatically recover a Universal Credit overpayment caused by its own mistake without properly considering whether recovery is reasonable and without giving adequate reasons. The judgment builds on R (K) v

We have a range of free online information sessions coming up: Challenge Poverty Week 2026 – Social Security Benefit Overview📅 Monday 5 October 2026🕙 10:00am–11:30am🔗 Sign up on Eventbrite Five Family Payments information session (Challenge Poverty Week 2026)📅 Thursday 8 October 2026🕙 2:00pm–2:45pm🔗 Sign up on Eventbrite Funeral Support Payment information session📅 Monday 12 October

Overview Since the establishment of Social Security Scotland in 2018, Scotland has created a social security system founded on dignity, fairness, and respect. The system has grown quickly, now delivering seventeen benefits, including seven unique to Scotland, supporting around one in three people. This represents a major investment in the people of Scotland and our

A new Care Leaver Payment has been introduced across Scotland from 1 April 2026, providing a one‑off £2,000 payment to eligible young people leaving care. The payment is intended to help reduce financial barriers as young people move into independent living and to promote more consistent support across local authorities. Who is eligible? A young