David, Will and Sarah discuss the lapsing of PIP appeals before tribunal; managed migration to Universal Credit, the rise in UC sanctions; concerns over new DWP anti-fraud measures; pension
Links & Sources
This information was correct at the time of recording on 24th May 2022
Managed migration
Therese Coffey’s (the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) letter to the Work & Pensions Committee answering their questions on managed migration, 17th May 2022
committees.parliament.uk/publications/22289/documents/165036/default/
Sanctions statistics
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-05-17/3655
Dr David Webster’s Sanctions Briefings may be of interest (most recent is March 2022)
cpag.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/briefing/david-webster-university-glasgow-briefings-benefit-sanctions
PIP appeals lapsing before a first tier tribunal
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-05-17/3655
The Minister, Chloe Smith, also confirmed that if you accept an ‘offer’, you can appeal against it straight away without asking for a further mandatory reconsideration:
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-05-17/3656
Increasing anti-fraud activity and expanding DWP powers to tackle fraud
gov.uk/government/publications/fighting-fraud-in-the-welfare-system
Pension Credit Day of Action 15th June
gov.uk/government/news/eligible-pensioners-urged-to-apply-for-pension-credit-in-new-campaign
Quite a good guide to Pension Credit for advisers:
gov.uk/government/publications/pension-credit-technical-guidance/a-detailed-guide-to-pension-credit-for-advisers-and-others
Using Judicial Review in benefits advice work
cpag.org.uk/welfare-rights/judicial-review
Private Members’ Bills