Gareth Bevan Universal Credit Twelve months in: learning from the Pathfinders
Structure of presentation Introduction to UC Scope of the research Preparations of landlords Key issues emerging from UC Pathfinders in the North West Recommendations Solutions What next?
What is Universal Credit? Paid to people in and out of work, monthly in arrears Replaces Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, HB, IS, JSA, ESA “Digital by Design” Places the onus on the individual Responsive
Scope of the research Research methodology Solely evidence from associations Anecdotal Limited claimant numbers
Preparations Proactive Reactive Work with staff Work with tenants Communication Processes
Emerging issues… Application
Emerging issues… Routing of claims UCHB
Emerging issues… Support Services
Emerging issues… Benefit advances
Emerging issues… Vulnerabilities
Emerging issues… Alternative Payment Arrangements
Emerging issues… Relationships
Emerging issues… Data sharing
Recommendations Save function Confirmation PBS APAs Data sharing
Solutions Relationships Regular meetings LSSF Processes
What next…? Rollout plans Federation work
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