All Things Universal Credit
@allthingsuc.bsky.social
Just a random person discussing all things Universal Credit.
Calling out the clickbait, scaremongering and misinformation.
Calling out the clickbait, scaremongering and misinformation.
Gets more true by the day...
December 9, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Gets more true by the day...
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The government should transform the life chances of disadvantaged families first, making sure childcare and early education are good quality and affordable.
We also need to make sure that Universal Credit allows families to afford the essentials and scrap the two-child limit 3/3
We also need to make sure that Universal Credit allows families to afford the essentials and scrap the two-child limit 3/3
December 5, 2024 at 12:47 PM
The government should transform the life chances of disadvantaged families first, making sure childcare and early education are good quality and affordable.
We also need to make sure that Universal Credit allows families to afford the essentials and scrap the two-child limit 3/3
We also need to make sure that Universal Credit allows families to afford the essentials and scrap the two-child limit 3/3
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If it’s so good “living on benefits” why aren’t people quitting their jobs left, right & centre and moving to universal credit?
#Dispatches
#Dispatches
December 3, 2024 at 6:51 PM
If it’s so good “living on benefits” why aren’t people quitting their jobs left, right & centre and moving to universal credit?
#Dispatches
#Dispatches
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You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
Now repeat that back. I want to make sure you’ve understood.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
Now repeat that back. I want to make sure you’ve understood.
December 2, 2024 at 11:25 AM
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
Now repeat that back. I want to make sure you’ve understood.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
You can be on Universal Credit AND have a job.
Now repeat that back. I want to make sure you’ve understood.
The Daily Mirror Just outright lying here.
Being sick, ill or disabled isn't a choice and no, you can't self-certify your mental health problems to get more benefits.
Being sick, ill or disabled isn't a choice and no, you can't self-certify your mental health problems to get more benefits.
December 1, 2024 at 6:11 PM
The Daily Mirror Just outright lying here.
Being sick, ill or disabled isn't a choice and no, you can't self-certify your mental health problems to get more benefits.
Being sick, ill or disabled isn't a choice and no, you can't self-certify your mental health problems to get more benefits.
Easiest solution would be to offer a budgetting loan for these claimants to smooth out monthly UC payments. Whilst not ideal, I can't think of any other solution that doesn't add too much complexity.
Really pleased to hear that the Gov. are committed to reviewing Universal Credit and making sure the system works for everyone. The issue of people missing out on payments due to 4 week pay schedules has been ongoing and I will continue to hold the Government to account on it. youtu.be/cIIKVDF-5Kg
Universal Credit - Four Week Payment Issues
YouTube video by Wendy Chamberlain
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November 26, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Easiest solution would be to offer a budgetting loan for these claimants to smooth out monthly UC payments. Whilst not ideal, I can't think of any other solution that doesn't add too much complexity.
Just a thought....
If pension Credit take up has increased, is it possible the extra amounts being paid out adds up to more than the money saved by means testing the Winter Fuel Allowance?
If pension Credit take up has increased, is it possible the extra amounts being paid out adds up to more than the money saved by means testing the Winter Fuel Allowance?
The means testing of winter fuel allowance is a fair policy in principle. The great news is that pension credit applications have increased massively as a consequence. It is not about universal a WFA allowance, it is the threshold for pension credit too low & should be adjusted. Probably, yes!
November 23, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Just a thought....
If pension Credit take up has increased, is it possible the extra amounts being paid out adds up to more than the money saved by means testing the Winter Fuel Allowance?
If pension Credit take up has increased, is it possible the extra amounts being paid out adds up to more than the money saved by means testing the Winter Fuel Allowance?
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How many people who are unemployed claim unemployment benefits? The ILO indicator says 94% in 2022. If true, is this due to using the claimant count as numerator, which includes people on universal credit who are working, rather than indicating almost full coverage. Any alt estimates out there? 👀
November 22, 2024 at 3:27 PM
How many people who are unemployed claim unemployment benefits? The ILO indicator says 94% in 2022. If true, is this due to using the claimant count as numerator, which includes people on universal credit who are working, rather than indicating almost full coverage. Any alt estimates out there? 👀
These days it feels like full-time jobs are getting less and less common... particularly at the lower end of the pay scale. Part time jobs also seem to be less secure with more variable hours.
Not sure if there's any statistics out there to confirm that or not?
Not sure if there's any statistics out there to confirm that or not?
November 22, 2024 at 6:22 PM
These days it feels like full-time jobs are getting less and less common... particularly at the lower end of the pay scale. Part time jobs also seem to be less secure with more variable hours.
Not sure if there's any statistics out there to confirm that or not?
Not sure if there's any statistics out there to confirm that or not?
Or how about the Government ensured Universal Credit was enough for the basics (food, heat, shelter) in the first place?
Then we wouldn't need all these add-on ad-hoc supplements which, at best can be a postcode lottery. Or at worst, are simply not available to those that need it.
Then we wouldn't need all these add-on ad-hoc supplements which, at best can be a postcode lottery. Or at worst, are simply not available to those that need it.
Worrying new data from @trusselluk.bsky.social.
Hungry children cannot learn effectively.
One way to take the impact of poverty out of the classroom is by widening Free School Meal eligibility to cover all families in receipt of Universal Credit.
www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
Hungry children cannot learn effectively.
One way to take the impact of poverty out of the classroom is by widening Free School Meal eligibility to cover all families in receipt of Universal Credit.
www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
More than 1.42 million emergency food parcels distributed in past six months | Trussell
Food banks in our community gave out just over 1,428,000 emergency food parcels across the UK between April and September this year.
www.trussell.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Or how about the Government ensured Universal Credit was enough for the basics (food, heat, shelter) in the first place?
Then we wouldn't need all these add-on ad-hoc supplements which, at best can be a postcode lottery. Or at worst, are simply not available to those that need it.
Then we wouldn't need all these add-on ad-hoc supplements which, at best can be a postcode lottery. Or at worst, are simply not available to those that need it.
"Yeah but, No but... There's no incentive to work innit"
Or so they say.
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Or so they say.
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Not quite back to 1937, but you can see the gradual decline over 60 years here from @jrf-uk.bsky.social's Guarantee our Essentials Full Report at www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur...
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
"Yeah but, No but... There's no incentive to work innit"
Or so they say.
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Or so they say.
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Is this any different from current policy where claimants can lose benefits for not seeking work? Just sounds like more Government rhetoric.
🚨 NEW: Young people will have their benefits cut if they do not take up training or apprenticeship offers under new government plans
[@thetimes]
[@thetimes]
November 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Is this any different from current policy where claimants can lose benefits for not seeking work? Just sounds like more Government rhetoric.
Sums it up quite well! 👇
I think the most frustrating part about all of this isn’t losing the numbers, I can always hit 48k again. It’s leaving behind a ton of memories all because of some man baby running what used to be my favorite platform into the ground
November 16, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Sums it up quite well! 👇
Anyone who thinks a Universal Credit claimant working 16hrs per week is in some kind of magical sweet spot, probably shouldn't be commenting on benefits.
August 20, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Anyone who thinks a Universal Credit claimant working 16hrs per week is in some kind of magical sweet spot, probably shouldn't be commenting on benefits.
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She talks up "big reforms" coming and major changes to jobcentres and their work with the NHS. A review of universal credit is still on the agenda.
Can she pull it off? A huge task.
STORY: www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
Can she pull it off? A huge task.
STORY: www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
It’s time to end blame culture over benefits bill, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall pledges to halt Tory ‘salami slicing’ of benefits, but Labour under fire for union pay deals
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2024 at 6:13 PM
She talks up "big reforms" coming and major changes to jobcentres and their work with the NHS. A review of universal credit is still on the agenda.
Can she pull it off? A huge task.
STORY: www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
Can she pull it off? A huge task.
STORY: www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
Yes, yes and Yes! 👏
“All of the talk about strivers versus scroungers or shirkers – I think the people who really shirk their responsibility were the people who last sat in this office because they wrote off millions of people..."
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
“All of the talk about strivers versus scroungers or shirkers – I think the people who really shirk their responsibility were the people who last sat in this office because they wrote off millions of people..."
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
It’s time to end blame culture over benefits bill, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall pledges to halt Tory ‘salami slicing’ of benefits, but Labour under fire for union pay deals
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Yes, yes and Yes! 👏
“All of the talk about strivers versus scroungers or shirkers – I think the people who really shirk their responsibility were the people who last sat in this office because they wrote off millions of people..."
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
“All of the talk about strivers versus scroungers or shirkers – I think the people who really shirk their responsibility were the people who last sat in this office because they wrote off millions of people..."
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
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A reminder about the Government's Help to Save scheme. Eligible claimants can get a 50% bonus on savings.
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...
Get help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save)
Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.
www.gov.uk
August 17, 2024 at 4:57 PM
A reminder about the Government's Help to Save scheme. Eligible claimants can get a 50% bonus on savings.
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...
A reminder about the Government's Help to Save scheme. Eligible claimants can get a 50% bonus on savings.
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...
Get help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save)
Get help with savings if you're on a low income (Help to Save) - how it works, what you'll get, eligibility, how it affects your benefits and how to apply online.
www.gov.uk
August 17, 2024 at 4:57 PM
A reminder about the Government's Help to Save scheme. Eligible claimants can get a 50% bonus on savings.
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...
Fully understand many can't afford to save anything... but some can... And this scheme is far better than any other savings account out there. www.gov.uk/get-help-sav...