Just getting started on this mornings #WSPFEvents Online Conference titled:
The future for social security in England - Universal Credit, supporting vulnerable groups, and the impact of COVID-19.
I'll be giving a presentation on claiming #UniversalCredit as a disabled person.
The future for social security in England - Universal Credit, supporting vulnerable groups, and the impact of COVID-19.
I'll be giving a presentation on claiming #UniversalCredit as a disabled person.
2/ First up is Dr Kate Summers of the LSE.
She's giving a talk in Key and Emerging Issues for Social Security in England.
LSE have been questioning claimants from across the UK & have established a commission investigating what can make the welfare system better. #WSPFEvents
She's giving a talk in Key and Emerging Issues for Social Security in England.
LSE have been questioning claimants from across the UK & have established a commission investigating what can make the welfare system better. #WSPFEvents
3/ Dr Kate Summers of LSE now outlining differences between previous claimants and COVID-19 claimants.
Key points.
• Younger
• More ethnically diverse
• More Uni Graduates
• 1 size fits all not working
#WSPFEvents
Key points.
• Younger
• More ethnically diverse
• More Uni Graduates
• 1 size fits all not working
#WSPFEvents
4/ Summers now talking about support networks both formal and informal.
During COVID-19 these have come under considerable strain.
Many 3rd sector and grassroots orgs now worried about their future going forward.
#WSPFEvents
During COVID-19 these have come under considerable strain.
Many 3rd sector and grassroots orgs now worried about their future going forward.
#WSPFEvents
5/ Dr Kate Andrews of LSE tells #WSPFEvents that support for 3rd sector organisations needs to further.
Many orgs are now struggling and this is filtering down to claimants.
Many orgs are now struggling and this is filtering down to claimants.
7/ @NRPFNetwork giving presentation to #WSPFeventd on those affected by No Recourse to Public Funds.
66 Councils provide Accommodation and Support to 2450 households at their cost.
27% of non-EEA households UK wide have been supported for 1000+ days.
66 Councils provide Accommodation and Support to 2450 households at their cost.
27% of non-EEA households UK wide have been supported for 1000+ days.
8/ @NRPFNetwork says legal aid needs to be reinstated to those put into NRPF so they can challenge status.
Highlights how post brexit immigration rules are going to put more people on this group.
Pre-settled status for EU residents doesn't mean benefit entitlement
#WSPFevents
Highlights how post brexit immigration rules are going to put more people on this group.
Pre-settled status for EU residents doesn't mean benefit entitlement
#WSPFevents
9/ #WSPFevents
Despite COVID-19, Home Office has not given those with No Recourse to Public Funds any exemptions.
@NRPFNetwork says big changes required to lift people with NRPF put of poverty and rough sleeping.
Despite COVID-19, Home Office has not given those with No Recourse to Public Funds any exemptions.
@NRPFNetwork says big changes required to lift people with NRPF put of poverty and rough sleeping.
10/ Next up for #WSPFevents, Angela Harrington if Manchester City Council.
37% of residents in Manchester earn below living wage.
COVID-19 has increased strain on already struggling residents.
37% of residents in Manchester earn below living wage.
COVID-19 has increased strain on already struggling residents.
11/ "Disproportionate impact" on homeless people in Manchester says Angela Harrington.
Largest request for help has been for food in Manchester, as it has been nationally.
#WSPFevents
Largest request for help has been for food in Manchester, as it has been nationally.
#WSPFevents
14/ Really glad @VoiceBritannia joined to watch today's #WSPFevents today.
Raises important point on means testing and UBI
Raises important point on means testing and UBI
https://twitter.com/VoiceBritannia/status/1315945460306243584
15/ Another common theme among benefit claimants: shame. #WSPFevents
https://twitter.com/imajsaclaimant/status/1315944222508408833
16/ A VERY important question on sex workers and #UniversalCredit during today's #WSPFevents.
It is recognised by MPs of all parties this is an issue.
I wrote about this last year. 👇 universalcreditsuffer.com/2019/03/20/mps…
It is recognised by MPs of all parties this is an issue.
I wrote about this last year. 👇 universalcreditsuffer.com/2019/03/20/mps…
17/ Support for Domestic Abuse victims comes up.
The DWP need to change the conditions they place on victims.
Eg: Only allowed help ONCE A YEAR
#WSPFevents universalcreditsuffer.com/2019/01/10/pro…
The DWP need to change the conditions they place on victims.
Eg: Only allowed help ONCE A YEAR
#WSPFevents universalcreditsuffer.com/2019/01/10/pro…
18/ Pre COVID-19 an IFS Report said that Poorest 10% Will Be Worst Hit by Universal Credit.
This was pre COVID-19, how has this panned out now.
#WSPFevents
universalcreditsuffer.com/2019/04/24/ifs…
This was pre COVID-19, how has this panned out now.
#WSPFevents
universalcreditsuffer.com/2019/04/24/ifs…
19/ I asked #WSPFevents why people under 25 are deemed less valuable?
Why do they get less money? There's no special under 25 only food and utility bill rates.
#UniversalCredit should pay a Universal amount.
Why do they get less money? There's no special under 25 only food and utility bill rates.
#UniversalCredit should pay a Universal amount.
20/. Brendan Sarsfield of @PeabodyLDN tells #WSPFevents:
"#UniversalCredit is a slow death"
Says Universal Credit's philosophy is to drive people back to work. Doesn't work for anyone unless only short term.
"#UniversalCredit is a slow death"
Says Universal Credit's philosophy is to drive people back to work. Doesn't work for anyone unless only short term.
21/ @AnneMcLaughlin Chairing #WSPFevents that when people are classed as "workshy" it "boils her blood."
I can personally attest this is a major issue in the jobcentres are the DWP.
I can personally attest this is a major issue in the jobcentres are the DWP.
20/ SNP Anne McLaughlin is the perfect person to chair #WSPFevents. She has personal experience of the welfare system and understands the big challenges claimants face.
https://twitter.com/AnneMcLaughlin/status/1315954764019048449
22/ Ian Porter of @jrf_uk now raises important point that many people in poverty are working.
Cites IFS report highlighting families get less financial support in 2020 than they did in 2011.
Cites IFS report highlighting families get less financial support in 2020 than they did in 2011.
23/ Ian Porter if @jrf_uk says evidence from disabled people during the Pandemic "has been dejecting".
Goes onto say how £20 uplift has made a massive difference.
16 million people will loss £1000 per year overnight if uplift removed.
Goes onto say how £20 uplift has made a massive difference.
16 million people will loss £1000 per year overnight if uplift removed.
24/ Ian Porter highlights that there is cross party support to keep the £20 uplift and urges Government to "do the right thing."
Very valuable contribution from @jrf_uk.
#WSPFevents
Very valuable contribution from @jrf_uk.
#WSPFevents
25/ Next up: Ryan Shorthouse from @WeAreBrightBlue think tank.
He starts by saying that Politically it makes sense for Conservative Government to keep uplift.
Eg: Northern voters they won over will be relying on this. #WSPFevents
He starts by saying that Politically it makes sense for Conservative Government to keep uplift.
Eg: Northern voters they won over will be relying on this. #WSPFevents
26/ Shorthouse states Bright Blue conducted 40 semi structured interviews with Claimants.
Highlights ID verification came up as an issue for many different types of people.
Older people struggled with online system Vs younger positive.
5 week wait bog issue
#WSPFevents
Highlights ID verification came up as an issue for many different types of people.
Older people struggled with online system Vs younger positive.
5 week wait bog issue
#WSPFevents
27/ 1/3 of those interviewed by Bright Blue didn't receive their 1st payment at 5 week date.
Says mixed results with monthly payment system and some needed external help.
Big issue was rent payment direct to Claimant, most prefer Direct to Landlord.
#WSPFevents
Says mixed results with monthly payment system and some needed external help.
Big issue was rent payment direct to Claimant, most prefer Direct to Landlord.
#WSPFevents
28/ Important information on the link between Universal Credit and Survival Sex. #WSPFevents
https://twitter.com/imajsaclaimant/status/1315963253361709062
29/ Peabody representative explains perception of Universal Credit perfectly.
#WSPFevents
#WSPFevents
https://twitter.com/imajsaclaimant/status/1315959584125788160
30/ Bright Blue's rep say overwhelming positive response from Disabled Claimants in their 40 person interviews.
This is definitely not representative IMHO.
This is definitely not representative IMHO.
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