1. The impacts for Young people
Welfare
Network
WELFARE REFORM
The impacts for Young people
Michael Fothergill Crisis Welfare Network Manager

2. WELFARE BENEFITS PROPOSALS ~ IMPACTS ON YOUNG PEOPLE
WELFARE REFORM
WELFARE BENEFITS PROPOSALS ~ IMPACTS ON YOUNG PEOPLE
Shared accommodation – unfair age restrictions
Abolition of the social fund – what help will there be for young people
Work Capability Assessments – improved decision making?
The Work Programme is failing homeless people
Increased conditionality around work and skills
Short contracts and ‘zero’ hour contracts