Welfare Benefits Unit

What is a Targeted Case Review? It's a check the Department for Work and Pensions carries out to make sure someone is getting the right amount of Universal Credit. Access free guides and a video to share with colleagues and clients. www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/projects/tar...

If you work with Universal Credit recipients, this report is essential reading. #WelfareRightsAdvice

New research from an Administrative Fairness Lab and WBU project highlights what it is like for claimants to undergo the Targeted Case Review process, and makes practical recommendations for improvement. Thanks to LEF for funding this project. www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/projects/tar...

Did you know you can follow us on LinkedIn as well as Bluesky? Check out our LinkedIn account to see what welfare rights expert Andrew has to say about the Timms Review update released today: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #PersonalIndependencePayment #DisabilityBenefits #WelfareReform

DWP are reviewing certain Pension Credit awards to check if they are correct. Claimants may be asked to provide evidence such as bank statements as part of the process. If you have a client selected for review, you can contact our Advice Line. www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/advice/advic...

The Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment: Interim Report has been released today. It recognises that PIP is vital income to those who receive it but outlines the areas where it is no longer fit for purpose. Find the full report here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Another Call for Evidence with a tight timescale: submit your views on Carer's Allowance and the interaction with work by 18 August 2026 www.gov.uk/government/c...

Unpaid carers' feedback from the State of Caring survey helped us combat the major issue of Carers Allowance overpayments, resulting in action from the Government. Please help support our work by completing the survey for 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T

Our next Welfare Benefits Unit Forum is on Thursday 21 May at 10am Check out the agenda & book your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wbu-may-20... Funded by North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council Free to attend Priority given to advisers working within these two council areas

Exciting office delivery! If you've ordered your 26-27 edition Adviser Guide to Benefits already, your order will be winging its way to you later on today... If not, order today: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/publications... #WelfareBenefits #BenefitsAdvice #UniversalCredit

The Timms Review Call for Evidence has opened today. You can fnd the areas covered and submit your response here: www.gov.uk/government/n... Your deadline for submissions is 28 May 2026. #PersonalIndependencePayment #TimmsReview

We're excited to let you know that the 2026-2027 edition of our highly regarded Advisers Guide to Benefits is now available to pre-order! Order your copy today: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/publications...

Happy New Year everyone! Our Advice Line is back open again and we're busy prepping both our forthcoming training courses and the next edition of our Benefits e-Bulletin. Find out more about our services and how they can support you and your clients on our website: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk

Our Advice Line is still open today and tomorrow and our Christmas elves are waiting to answer your benefits-based queries.

Thanks for joining us at the most recent NAWRA conference in York. @nawra.bsky.social members can find presentations and notes from the day here: lnkd.in/eeVgyNBT. We’ll see you at the next one!

Our budget day biscuit stash is in place and we're ready for the Autumn Statement. We'll digest it all so you don't have to, sign up to our mailing list and get our Budget Special direct to your mailbox. www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/contact/ #AutumnStatement #BudgetDay #Budget #WelfareBenefits

We're looking forward to seeing you all in a very festive York!

Yesterday we said goodbye to our three outgoing trustees in style, and as we often do at the Welfare Benefits Unit, we said it with cake! #TrusteesWeek

Since we started working from home, we are used to seeing our Advisers Guide in unusual places and it's a valuable resource for welfare advice in lots of locations. However, we think this might be the first time it's supported cake decorating! Check back tomorrow to see what the outcome was...

Advice saves lives, but only if we invest in our workforce. Support AdviceUK's campaign to raise awareness of the need to recruit, train and retain the next generation of advisers through a National Advice Workforce Strategy. Because without advisers, there is no advice. #AdviceSaves #AdviceWorks

Watch this powerful film from AdviceUK. It shows the positive impact advice services can have on lives around the country and is part of Advice Saves, a national campaign highlighting the life-changing impact of the advice services we support everyday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=03NU... #AdviceSaves

#AdviceWeek is here! We joined AdviceUK at the launch of their Advice Works report yesterday at the House of Commons. The report highlights the life-changing impact of advice services across the UK and calls for a much-needed National Workforce Strategy for the advice sector. #AdviceSaves

The Local Welfare Safety Net project is a @lbfew.bsky.social funded collaboration of advice and research partners in York. This co-produced event will collect vital evidence about how best to support those in need of additional financial assistance so please come along and share your thoughts.

Are you looking for your next volunteer opportunity? You could be one of our new trustees! If you connect with our values and share our passion for quality advice, apply today: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/about-us/wor... #CharityJobs #CharityTrustee #Volunteering

There are only a few days left to respond to the consulation on the proposed welfare reforms. Ensure you submit your response by 30 June. www.gov.uk/government/c... #WelfareReform #PersonalIndependencePayment #UniversalCredit

The bill to restrict access to Personal Independence Payment and reduce entitlement to Universal Credit for some disabled claimants had its first reading today. publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi... #UniversalCredit #PersonalIndependencePayment #WelfareReform

The government have announced that having introduced means-testing the Winter Fuel Payment last winter, eligibility will be expanded to pensioners with incomes under £35,000 from this winter. #WinterFuelPayment #DWP www.gov.uk/government/n...

We love an exciting delivery! If you have already ordered your 2025-26 Advisers Guide to Benefits, you'll receive your copy in the next few days... If you haven't got your order in yet, you can order online now www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/publications...

Our latest News in (not so) Brief looking at yesterday's Green Paper is now available to view on our website: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/resources/ Sign up to our mailing list to get the next one straight to your inbox... #GreenPaper #WelfareReform #DisabilityBenefits #PIP #UniversalCredit

We'll be working through the new green paper and share updates in our New in Brief and Benefits Bulletin. May sure you're on our mailing list to get a detailed overview delivered direct to your inbox: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/contact/ #Welfare #WelfareReform #PIP #UC #DisabilityBenefits

There's just one week left to get your application in to be our new Chief Executive! Download your application pack now: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/about-us/wor... #CharityJob #WelfareCharity #AdviceSector #ChiefExecutive

Are you ready for a new challenge? Why not apply to be our next Chief Executive... #CharityJob #WelfareCharity #AdviceSector #ChiefExecutive

ICYMI: DWP commits to addressing all underpayments of the transitional SDP element by August 2025 www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/61293

While our welfare experts are busy updating our excellent Advisers Guide to Benefits 2025/26, you can pre-order your copy here: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/publications... #WelfareBenefits #WelfareAdvice #BenefitsAdvisers

And now sorted!

We are experiencing issues with our phone lines today. If you need to contact us, please email or complete our web form: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/contact/

Baby, it's cold outside... and inside too. If you receive certain means-tested benefits, you may qualify for a Cold Weather Payment of £25 if it is cold enough for long enough. Check your postcode here: coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/search.php #WelfareBenefits #BenefitsAdvice #ColdWeatherPayment

Happy New Year! Our Advice Line is now open again after our Christmas break, so if you work with the public in North Yorkshire or York and have a benefit query you'd like advice on, contact our advice line today: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/advice/advic... #WelfareAdvice #WelfareBenefits

We will be closing for Christmas at 5pm on Monday 23 December and reopening on Thursday 2 January at 9am. Merry Christmas from everyone at WBU!

Are you looking for that special something for the welfare adviser in your life? Look no further than our training programme - now with extra dates for our fab three-day Introduction to Benefits course! www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/training/cur...

Hello Bluesky! Here at WBU our team of friendly experts provide welfare advice to those who work with members of the public within North Yorkshire and York, as well as training and consultancy services nationally. Have a look at how we can help you help your clients: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk