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Universal Credit – Partner Presentation

Universal Credit – Partner Presentation. Updated 4 March 2015. Welfare Reform. Welfare Reform has introduced a simpler, fairer benefits system that helps ensure people are better off in work than on benefits. Our reforms …. Prepare the long-term unemployed for the world of work.

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Universal Credit – Partner Presentation

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  1. Universal Credit – Partner Presentation Updated 4 March 2015

  2. Welfare Reform Welfare Reform has introduced a simpler, fairer benefits system that helps ensure people are better off in work than on benefits. Our reforms … Prepare the long-term unemployed for the world of work Help to ensure people are better off in work than on benefits Ensure people receive a fairer pension and are encouraged to save for retirement Provide unconditional support for those who need it Support families to stay together

  3. Welfare Reform Universal Credit is at the heart of these reforms. It is a radical new service that reduces poverty by making work pay. Work is the best route out of poverty; under Universal Credit, people are more likely to be in work.

  4. Universal Credit - it’s all about work Universal Credit aims to reward work Universal Credit will encourage a new type of relationship with claimants Universal Credit aims to support jobseekers through the Claimant Commitment Universal Credit claimants are expected to use Universal Jobmatch

  5. Delivering the policy - how Universal Credit is rolling out to eligible claimants Universal Credit rollout began on 29 April 2013 in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester From 30 June 2014, we began taking new claims for Universal Credit from couples From 24 November 2014, we began to expand Universal Credit to families. From 2 March 2015, all original 96 live sites are taking claims from families From 16 February 2015, Universal Credit began to be rolled out to all jobcentres and local authorities across the country for single claimants

  6. Claimant Commitment Claimant Claimant Work Coach Create Accept Work Requirements Claimant Commitment Individually tailored to take account of someone’s circumstances Outlines what a claimant must do in return for their benefit Sets out clearly the consequences of not meeting Claimant Commitment Claimant Commitment reviewed on a regular basis Work

  7. Making Work pay • Universal Credit helps to ensure people are better off in work than on benefits by: • Removing the limit to the number of hours someone can work each week • Reducing a claimant’s Universal Credit payment gradually as their earnings increase, so they won’t lose all their benefits at once if they’re on a low income

  8. Eligibility Claimant goes to GOV.UK to check latest position as Universal Credit gradually expands

  9. Local Partners LA Services National Partners Jobcentre Plus Support for claimants Support for claimants with complex needs Budgeting Work Online Housing Local Area

  10. Personal Budgeting Support - Overview Claimants managing their money

  11. Useful Links Universal Credit pages on GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit Jobcentre offices where eligible claimants can make a claim for Universal Credithttps://www.gov.uk/jobcentres-where-you-can-claim-universal-credit The Claimant Commitment https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-and-your-claimant-commitment-quick-guide The Local Support Services Frameworkhttps://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/181395/uc-local-service-support-framework.pdf UC Local Support Services Update and Trialling Plan published in December 2013 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/universal-credit-local-support-services-update-and-trialling-plan Operating Guidance for PBS & APAshttps://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/181399/personal-budgeting-support-cover-note.pdfhttps://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/181400/personal-budgeting-support-guidance.pdf Budgeting help and support https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budgeting-your-universal-credit-quick-guide

  12. The Universal Credit Personal Planner - aimed at helping financial and digital preparationhttps://secureonline.dwp.gov.uk/universal-credit-preparation/ Money Advice Service support for Universal Credit https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/universal-credit-and-other-benefitsMoney Advice Service Universal Credit video https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/videos/get-ready-universal-credit The Universal Credit and Rented Housing Frequently Asked Questionshttps://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/337964/universal-credit-and-rented-housing.pdf

  13. Universal Credit Any Questions ?

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