Welfare Benefits Unit
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The Welfare Benefits Unit offers specialist welfare benefits advice to those who work with members of the public. Our experienced advisers provide independent support through our advice line, publications, training, consultancy, campaigns and projects.
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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...
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 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'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
Contact | Welfare Benefits Unit
www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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'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!
Our next conference will be in the beautiful city of York on Fri 5th December. Hosted by the Welfare Benefits Unit. Free for members only. nawra.org.uk/join
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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
#TrusteesWeek
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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
#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...
Check back tomorrow to see what the outcome was...
November 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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...
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=03NU...
#AdviceSaves
Advice Saves 2025 AdviceUK Film
YouTube video by AdviceUK
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October 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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
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
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
October 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
#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
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.
Share your experiences of welfare assistance in York on 6 Nov 11.30am - 2.30pm at York Medical Society. It is a drop in interactive event and part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, delivered by University of York and co-produced by York residents.
Book at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-d...
Book at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-d...
October 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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
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
June 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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
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
www.gov.uk/government/c...
#WelfareReform
#PersonalIndependencePayment
#UniversalCredit
Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper
This consultation seeks views on the approaches government should consider around reform of the health and disability benefits system and employment support.
www.gov.uk
June 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
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
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
#UniversalCredit
#PersonalIndependencePayment
#WelfareReform
publications.parliament.uk
June 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
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...
#WinterFuelPayment
#DWP
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter
Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment this winter.
www.gov.uk
June 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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...
#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...
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...
April 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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...
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
Sign up to our mailing list to get the next one straight to your inbox...
#GreenPaper
#WelfareReform
#DisabilityBenefits
#PIP
#UniversalCredit
Resources | Welfare Benefits Unit
www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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
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
#Welfare
#WelfareReform
#PIP
#UC
#DisabilityBenefits
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March 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
#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
Download your application pack now: www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/about-us/wor...
#CharityJob
#WelfareCharity
#AdviceSector
#ChiefExecutive
March 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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
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
#CharityJob
#WelfareCharity
#AdviceSector
#ChiefExecutive
February 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Are you ready for a new challenge? Why not apply to be our next Chief Executive...
#CharityJob
#WelfareCharity
#AdviceSector
#ChiefExecutive
#CharityJob
#WelfareCharity
#AdviceSector
#ChiefExecutive
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ICYMI: DWP commits to addressing all underpayments of the transitional SDP element by August 2025
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/61293
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/61293
February 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
ICYMI: DWP commits to addressing all underpayments of the transitional SDP element by August 2025
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/61293
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
#WelfareBenefits
#WelfareAdvice
#BenefitsAdvisers
February 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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
#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/
Contact | Welfare Benefits Unit
www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk
February 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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/
Contact | Welfare Benefits Unit
www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk
February 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
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
Cold Weather Payment
Cold Weather Payment - what you'll get, eligibility and how to find out if your area is due a payment
www.gov.uk
January 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
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
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
January 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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
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!
Merry Christmas from everyone at WBU!
December 18, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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!
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...
www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/training/cur...
December 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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...
www.welfare-benefits-unit.org.uk/training/cur...