Welfare Reform

From April 2013 we will see the start of the overhaul of the benefit system known as Welfare Reform. The following changes will take effect on 1st April 2013:

Under occupancy (bedroom tax)

Non dependant deductions

Disability Living Allowance

FROM OCTOBER 2013:

Universal Credit

 

For more information, see the video below...

Welfare Reform - changes to the government benefit system from livin on Vimeo.

 

How we can help you

If you are unsure or worried about how these changes may affect you please contact our Smart Money Team who can offer support and guidance on all matters including benefit changes, setting up bank accounts, paying house bills and much more.

For information and support with your money matters call the smart money team on 0800 587 4538 (from a landline) or 0300 111 2344 (from mobiles) or email smartmoney@livin.co.uk for free impartial guidance and support. 

livin also employs an employability co-ordinator, Helen Johnson who can help with training and finding work. Helen can be emailed at helen.johnson@livin.co.uk

 

Useful links

DWP website

Information leaflet for tenants

Money Advice Service