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New appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee
The Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 4 new members.
Correspondence
The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2025
An exchange of correspondence between SSAC’s Chair and the Department for Work and Pensions about Winter Fuel Payment policy.
Policy paper
The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) (Modification) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/****)
A report by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and statement from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
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Regulations subject to SSAC statutory scrutiny
Regulations subject to statutory scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC)
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Occasional papers: SSAC
These papers reflect the research we carry out to support the advice we give to ministers and the discussions we have with our stakeholders.
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Social Security Advisory Committee: minutes of meetings
Read the minutes of the Social Security Advisory Committee meetings.
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Social Security Advisory Committee
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
United Kingdom
Denise Whitehead, Committee Secretary
0300 046 0323
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