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17 th January 2013

Welfare Reform. The Big Debate. Join us to consider the imminent changes to welfare benefits , for discussion on the impact to service users and how to provide continued support.

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17 th January 2013

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  1. Welfare Reform The Big Debate Join us to consider the imminent changes to welfare benefits, for discussion on the impact to service users and how to provide continued support. Hear from the DWP, JCP and Local Authority on PIP, Universal Credit, and replacement schemes for Housing and Council Tax benefits 17th January 2013 17th January 1.30 – 5.00pm, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, SY2 6ST Pan Disability Network

  2. Overview of Welfare Reform The scale of change is huge. This is the biggest reform of social security for over 60 years. Every area of the benefit system is set to change as £18 billion is to be cut from the welfare bill by 2014. And a further £10 billion to come…

  3. Who will be affected ?

  4. Changes already taken Place 2011/12 Housing costs and Transfer from Incapacity Benefit to ESA Local Housing Allowance More stringent rules Changes to Working tax credits

  5. Overview of Welfare Reform APRIL

  6. limiting HB to reflect household size and linking LHA rates to the Consumer Price Index

  7. OCTOBER

  8. October 2013 2013 to 2017 Transition arrangements for existing claimants

  9. Overview of Welfare Reform 2014 APRIL

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