Month: April 2024

This Monday, we had an engaging session featuring a presentation by Julie Maycock on the Revenues and Benefits Apprentice Scheme. Our discussion also touched on the challenges of an aging workforce and the need for career progression that appeals to young talent. Apprenticeships are proving to be vital tools in developing our future teams in…

This week, we had an insightful conversation about the new report from Policy in Practice titled “Missing Out”. We were joined by one of the report’s authors, Deven Ghelani. We delved into the key findings of the report, which revealed that the total amount of unclaimed income-related benefits and social tariffs now stands at £22.7…

Last Monday, we had an engaging discussion about Universal Credit and its role in the welfare system, sparked by a report from Alex Clegg of the Resolution Foundation, who often contributes to the Visionary Network Panel. The report shows that 71% of families eligible for Universal Credit or previous benefits were financially worse off with…

Introduction The recent exposure and successful prosecution of the largest benefit fraud case in England and Wales involving five individuals who defrauded the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of £53.9 million highlights significant systemic failures. While the successful legal action might seem like a victory, it essentially underscores deeper issues in preventive measures, resource…

Last Monday, we had a chat about the HB Subsidy Administration Grant. Many of us feel that this grant now covers less than half the actual cost of running the system, especially since we’re increasingly dealing with more complex cases that are pricier to manage. We also touched on how Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) are…