1. Join us to consider the imminent changes to welfare benefits, for discussion on the impact to service users and how to provide continued support. Hear from the DWP, JCP and Local Authority on PIP, Universal Credit, and replacement schemes for Housing and Council Tax benefits 17 th January 2013 17 th January 1.30 – 5.00pm, Shrewsbury Town Football Club, SY2 6ST The Big Debate Welfare Reform Pan Disability Network

2. Overview of Welfare Reform The scale of change is huge. This is the biggest reform of social security for over 60 years. Every area of the benefit system is set to change as £18 billion is to be cut from the welfare bill by 2014. And a further £10 billion to come… The scale of change is huge. This is the biggest reform of social security for over 60 years. Every area of the benefit system is set to change as £18 billion is to be cut from the welfare bill by 2014. And a further £10 billion to come…

4. Carer Sick or disabled Lone parent Under employed Unemployed Low income and renting a house

5. 2011/12 Changes already taken Place Housing costs and Local Housing Allowance Transfer from Incapacity Benefit to ESA More stringent rules Changes to Working tax credits

6. Overview of Welfare Reform APRIL

7. limiting HB to reflect household size and linking LHA rates to the Consumer Price Index

9. OCTOBER

10. October 2013 2013 to 2017 Transition arrangements for existing claimants

11. Overview of Welfare Reform APRIL 2014