WELFARE REFORM

WELFARE REFORM

Webinar - Thursday 9th February 2017

Three sessions starting at 11.00am, 2.00pm and 7.00pm

This webinar considers the United Kingdom government's Welfare Reform programme including the Welfare Reform and Work Act and their implications for housing and local government.  It will consider the different implications for England, Wales and Scotland. It is fully up to date with all developments.

This webinar is designed for people who are not experts in the welfare system. It is suitable for housing accountants, councillors, housing association board members, housing managers, tenant representatives, finance staff and others who realise that an understanding of the Welfare Reform and Work Act can place them at an advantage.

The webinar will answer the following question:

• What are the implications of the United Kingdom government's Welfare Reform programme for housing and local government?

• Freeze on working age benefits
• Reduced housing benefit cap.
• Limits on support for young claimants
• Reduced tax credits
• Other aspects of welfare reform

There are three sessions of the webinar starting at 11.00am,  2.00pm and 6.30pm and lasting for between 1½ and 2 hours.

After the webinar attendees will be provided with a copy of the presentation used and a briefing paper.

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