Consultation outcome

Universal Credit data sharing between DWP and local support providers

From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Published
10 December 2014
Last updated
26 January 2015 — See all updates
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This consultation has concluded

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Consultation response: Universal Credit data sharing between DWP and local support providers

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Welsh consultation response: Universal Credit data sharing between DWP and local support providers

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Detail of outcome

Having carefully considered responses, we intend to continue as stated in the consultation documents and lay regulations on 23 January 2015, which will come into force on 13 February 2015.

This consultation response includes the response to the consultation on Universal Credit data sharing with social landlords.

Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on data sharing between DWP and local support providers.

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Consultation description

This consultation asks for views on the draft regulations which amend the Social Security (Information-sharing in relation to Welfare Services etc.) Regulations 2012. These allow information to be shared between DWP and local support providers, specifically local authorities, citizens advice bureaux, credit unions, social landlords and relevant registered charities.

The information shared will enable local support providers to identify Universal Credit claimants who need assistance, advice and support and to ensure that support is in place.

The proposed changes will come into force in February 2015 and will be implemented from March 2015.

We would be interested in views from any source and particularly welcome comments on the draft regulations from:

  • local authorities
  • social landlords
  • charities
  • money advice providers
  • other third parties active in the provision of local support services
  • Universal Credit claimants

Documents

Universal Credit data sharing between DWP and local support providers, to enable them to assess and provide support to vulnerable people as part of the Universal Support (formerly Local Support Services Framework) initiative

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Welsh: Rhannu data Credyd Cynhwysol rhwng yr Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau a darparwyr cymorth lleol i'w galluogi i asesu a darparu cymorth i bobl sy'n agored i niwed fel rhan o'r fenter Cymorth Cynhwysol (sef Fframwaith Gwasanaethau Cymorth Lleol yn gynt)

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Updates to this page

Published 10 December 2014
Last updated 26 January 2015 + show all updates

  1. Published Welsh version of the response.

  2. Published the consultation response.

  3. Published Welsh language version of the consultation.

  4. First published.

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