Amber Rudd “happy” with 5 week Universal Credit wait
Work and Pensions Secretary, Amber Rudd has caused upset and shock by saying the 5 week wait for claimant’s first Universal Credit payment is acceptable. Unveiling a raft of “supposed” new announcements for Universal Credit, Rudd said of the 5 week period claimants have to wait; “at the moment I’m Continue Reading
Radical Action – Why I think DWP agents hold the key to forcing change
It is well know that Universal Credit is causing hardship, suffering even death. While the public are all too aware of this, employees of The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are living it everyday. That’s why I’m proposing radical action. I will admit that this may not be the Continue Reading
Universal Credit from a DWP Agent’s Perspective – The First Assessment Period
This is the first in what I’m hoping will be a series of posts giving a comprehensive breakdown of Universal Credit, how it works for claimants and agents, and some of the fundamental flaws causing problems.
Cover-up by DWP – staff told to destroy evidence of foodbank referrals
A response from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request,shows staff jobcentres are told to destroy evidence of foodbank referrals and stipulate; “it is not to be used for any other purpose, including to count/monitor the number of signposting slips issued” I came Continue Reading
#FoodBankChallenge Summer Holiday Campaign Launches
Although the #FoodBankChallenge is doing well, I’ve decided to launch a summer holiday campaign to help boost donations for their busiest time of year. Well the #FoodBankChallenge has wielded some fantastic results for foodbanks across the UK and, even abroad. However, we cannot get complacent. It’s one thing to get Continue Reading
Universal Credit sanctions are just driving people into poverty and towards crime
The DWP says “sanctions” are an important part of the benefits system and it is right that there is a system in place for tackling “those few” who do not fulfil their commitment to find work. But that position looks increasingly untenable. It is frequently suggested sanctions – the temporary Continue Reading
“I’m left with £33 a month to buy food and toiletries.” – Ali’s Universal Credit Story
Thiyis Ali’s account of how she has found Universal Credit. A truly harrowing read.
“National Audit Office – NAO concludes that Universal Credit has not delivered value for money and it is uncertain that it ever will.”
Friday 15th June 2018 ∼ Alex Tiffin Universal Credit has taken significantly longer to roll-out than intended, may cost more than the benefits system it replaces, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will never be able to measure whether it has achieved its stated goal of increasing employment. Continue Reading
High Court Rules Universal Credit Discriminates the Disabled
The High Court in London has ruled that the government acted ‘unlawfully’ in denying two men disability premiums on their Universal Credit claim. The Victorian Gothic style main entrance to the The Royal Courts of Justice public building in London, UK, opened in 1882. shutterstock Mr Justice Lewis, was told Continue Reading
Two weeks – £6.89 for food & no driving licence for at least 4 months
Well I got my £95.34 Universal Credit Payment on the 6th June. Last month it was 10.50 for two weeks this time it’s £6.89. I’ll lay out why now.
Tory austerity strips more than 3,000 computers with internet from libraries in England, yet Scotland and Wales see rises.
While Scotland and Wales see rises in the number of computers in libraries, England see’s a dramatic fall of 3000. Austerity isn’t working.
Universal Credit in Great Yarmouth: “Food Bank has seen a 90% increase in use since Universal Credit was introduced.”
Article exposing the pattern of increased foodbank use after Universal credit is introduced to an area
St. Andrew’s Primary & Nursery in Airdrie joined the #FoodBankChallenge and my, did they deliver.
St. Andrew’s Primary School and Nursery Class, Airdire, joined in on the #foodbankchallenge
Gov says Universal Credit changes could exclude 2.6 million children from Free school meals in England and Wales
Up to 2.6 million could lose out on free school meals by 2022 due to Universal Credit.
