Universal Credit – Partner Presentation Updated 4 March 2015.
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Transcript of Universal Credit – Partner Presentation Updated 4 March 2015.
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Universal Credit – Partner Presentation
Updated 4 March 2015
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Welfare Reform
Our reforms …
Welfare Reform has introduced a simpler, fairer benefits system that helps ensure people are better off in work than on benefits.
Prepare the long-term unemployed
for the world of work
Provide unconditional support for those
who need it
Ensure people receive a fairer pension
and are encouraged to save for retirement
Help to ensure people are better off in work
than on benefits
Supportfamilies to stay together
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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.
Welfare Reform
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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
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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
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Claimant Commitment
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
Claimant
Work Coach
Claimant
Create Accept Work Requirements
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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
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Eligibility
Claimant goes to
GOV.UK to check latest position
as Universal Credit gradually expands
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Local Area
Support for claimants with complex needs
BudgetingWork
OnlineHousing
Support for claimants
LA Services
National Partners
Local Partners
Jobcentre Plus
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Alternative Payment
Arrangements
Moneyadvice
Financial products
Claimants managing their
money
Personal Budgeting Support - Overview
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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.pdf
https://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
Useful Links
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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-benefits
Money 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
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Universal Credit
Any Questions ?