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Understanding the impact of disability benefits reforms on local authorities

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Understanding the impact of disability benefits reforms on local authorities Sweeping changes to disability benefits are set to affect millions of low income households across the UK. While some recent government concessions have softened the immediate impact, significant cuts remain on the horizon, with major implications for councils, NHS services and local support systems. New analysis from Policy in Practice shows that around 2.9 million people will be affected by the reforms, with combined losses totalling up to £6.8 billion per year. Some households stand to lose as much as £9,000 annually. These losses are not evenly distributed, and some local authorities will be hit far harder than others. The reforms also risk putting additional pressure on already stretched services. Mental health support, discretionary housing payments, and advice services are all expected to face rising demand as a result of this shift. For councils, understanding who will be affected and preparing early will be key to avoiding deepening hardship in their communities. In response, Policy in Practice is using local level modelling to help councils forecast the financial and social impact of these reforms. By combining granular data analysis with policy expertise, local authorities can prepare for what's coming and act now to support their most vulnerable residents. Join this webinar to explore: - What’s changing with disability benefits and the current policy timeline - Where the biggest financial impacts will be felt, based on new local modelling - How councils can prepare and target support to reduce hardship and service demand - Real world insights from local authorities already responding to these challenges If you're working in a local authority, the NHS, or wider support services, this session will offer critical insight into a fast moving policy landscape and equip you with the tools to respond proactively and strategically. With guest speaker Professor Jonathan Portes, Economics and Public Policy, King’s College London	27/8/2025j/n/Y	10:30am BST2025-08-27T09:30:00Zg:ia T	1.3 hours	Register
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Understanding the impact of disability benefits reforms on local authorities

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Understanding the impact of disability benefits reforms on local authorities

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The Scottish Parliament, Social Security Committee, Benefit take up inquiry

Universal Credit and Financial Resilience

White paper: Migration to Universal Credit

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Evidence submission to Work and Pensions Committee: Natural migration to Universal Credit

Autumn Budget 2018 analysis

Evidence to the London Assembly: The impact of Universal Credit on the self-employed

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