A common approach to Welsh benefits: Feasibility study

The Bevan Foundation recognises the significance of grants and allowances provided by the Welsh Government and local authorities to low income households, such as the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Free School Meals, which offer crucial support alongside the UK social security system.

They have advocated for consolidating these grants and allowances into a unified framework called the Welsh Benefits System.

This system aims to enhance accessibility, boost uptake and streamline administration across Wales, ultimately helping to reduce poverty.

To make this vision a reality, the Bevan Foundation with other organisations, commissioned Policy in Practice to assess data requirements for a unified Welsh benefits approach.

Our findings demonstrate that establishing a Welsh Benefits System is feasible in terms of data and could see millions of pounds worth of unclaimed benefits be put into the pockets of people on low incomes.