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Correspondence between SSAC and the minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about The Social Security (Claims and Payments, Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, and Universal Credit) (Amendm…
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This report sets out the Social Security Advisory Committee's (SSAC's) strategic objectives for the year to 31 March 2022.
This report examines the support available for bereaved people and anticipates the impact of Bereavement Support Payment from 2017.
The review calls for government, devolved administrations, local authorities and interested organisations to develop localisation together.
Paul Gray commenting on the new report said: “Properly conducted, mandatory reconsideration could improve dispute resolution”.
This is the government's response to the report on bereavement benefit reform by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Correspondence between SSAC and DWP about The Universal Credit (Managed Migration) Regulations 2018.
This is the committee's response to an HM Revenue & Customs request for views on their draft guidance on Tax-Free Childcare.
This annual report explains the work carried out by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) to 31 March 2021.
Read the minutes of the Social Security Advisory Committee meetings.
Correspondence between the Minister for Welfare Delivery and the SSAC on The Social Security (Habitual Residence and Past Presence) Amendment Regulations 2021.
This consultation seeks evidence on the impact of reducing the period that benefit is paid to claimants temporarily outside of GB.
Findings from the 2015 triennial review of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Rachael Badger takes up her appointment today, replacing Keith Faulkner who has decided to stand down after 3 years on the committee.
This annual report explains the work carried out by the Social Security Advisory Committee to 31 March 2017.
The government response to the report 'In-work progression and Universal Credit' which examined how to support working claimants into more or better paid work.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The SSAC is consulting on the government's proposals to close a loophole about Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) repeat claims.
The government’s response to SSAC’s report about more support to help young people living independently take advantage of training and employment opportunities.
Correspondence between SSAC and DWP on the committee’s concerns about proposals for the treatment of postgraduate master’s degree loans.
This is a summary of the Social Security Advisory Committee’s scrutiny of Universal Credit regulations and the government’s response to its recommendations.
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