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DWP Update

DWP Update. Jocelyn Llewhellin. Welfare Reform Act. Most fundamental reforms in 60 years Simpler, fairer benefits system to ensure work pays Builds towards Universal Credit. Key Changes. Personal Independence Payment Benefit Cap Social Fund changes Housing benefit changes

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DWP Update

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  1. DWP Update Jocelyn Llewhellin

  2. Welfare Reform Act • Most fundamental reforms in 60 years • Simpler, fairer benefits system to ensure work pays • Builds towards Universal Credit

  3. Key Changes • Personal Independence Payment • Benefit Cap • Social Fund changes • Housing benefit changes • Revised Appeals process • Fraud penalties

  4. Digital Services • Universal credit digital by default • GOV.UK has replaced Directgov and Business Link • JSA Online is now easier. 41.9% JSA claims made on line in November • 25,000 State Pension claims made online by Nov 2012 • My Benefits Online allows claimants to go online and check claims and common enquires

  5. Universal Jobmatch • Create and upload CV’s • Search and apply for jobs 24hrs a day, 7 days a week • Access personal accounts anywhere • Receive job alerts and tailor preferences • Employers can upload and manage their own vacancies and receive CVs from those who match specification

  6. Enablers • Voluntary work • Routes in to Work/Steps to employment • Work Experience • Wages Subsidies • Work Clubs • Enterprise Hubs • Access to Work • Sectorial Solutions

  7. Questions • Having heard about the changes and the enablers what does that mean for you as:- • Employers? • Advocates? • Skills providers? • Support services? • What could we do to help prepare people and help raise employment rates?

  8. Questions • What is the impact on the skills agenda? • Do we need to do more in the employability space?

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