We review what the main parties say about social security and welfare reform in their Election 2019 manifestos to see how they will increase living standards for low-income families.
The future of local welfare support
Zoe Charlesworth looks at local welfare support and shares examples of data-led innovation by some London boroughs.
The true cost of homelessness prevention services in London
Fabiana Macor, Policy and Data Analyst at Policy in Practice, looks at the importance of costing the homelessness crisis both in London and across the UK and the role data analysis can play in homelessness prevention.
What the changes to advance payments mean for low-income households
George Sanderson looks at the numbers behind advance payments and asks whether the new measure, though welcome, goes far enough to secure the financial resilience of low-income households.
New analysis: Financial resilience and the transition to Universal Credit
Our new analysis, supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, identifies 7 factors that determine a household’s ability to cope with the transition to Universal Credit. We give 4 recommendations that Government should adopt now.
Spending Round 2019: how the welfare system fared
Zoe Charlesworth reviews announcements from the Spending Round 2019 and looks at some of the measures that could help people on low incomes and those who may be struggling.
Unlocking government’s data treasure troves to prevent hardship
Deven Ghelani discussed Fintech and the Benefits System at a roundtable hosted by Lord Holmes of Richmond recently. He identifies 4 barriers to be overcome if using government data to prevent hardship is to be adopted more widely.
Universal Credit: take aways from DWP’s managed migration webinar, May 2019
Paul Howarth reports back on DWP’s recent Universal Credit managed migration webinar, covering vulnerable and complex needs and service delivery workshops.
Poverty in the UK: a look at the latest United Nations and Human Rights Watch reports
Zoe Charlesworth comments on recent reports from the United Nations’ Special Rapporteur and Human Rights Watch on poverty in the UK.
New research: The impact of welfare reform on child vulnerability
A new study by Policy in Practice for the Office of the Children’s Commissioner shows a dramatic increase in child vulnerability as a result of welfare reforms.
The impact of Brexit on low-income households
Sam Tims looks at what impact four Brexit scenarios will have on low-income households and identifies steps councils can take to support people affected.
Universal Credit: take aways from DWP’s managed migration webinar, March 2019
Paul Howarth recently attended DWP’s managed migration webinar for Policy in Practice and in this blog post he recaps on the information shared.