Welfare Reform Changes

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 introduces the greatest changes to welfare benefits in some 60 years. Our aim is to keep all our residents fully informed of these changes.

Crisis & Community Care Grants

Apply for a Crisis or Community Care Grant.

Benefit cap

A cap on the total amount of benefit that working age people (16–64 years old) can receive.

Disability Living Allowance

Will be phased out and replaced with Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for 16–64 year-olds.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit replaces six of the main means-tested benefits and tax credits.

Getting ready for the changes

Advice on options available to you to assist with the changes.