YOU may be aware the Government is in the process of making changes to how the welfare benefit system works. These changes are intended to save money and to make the process of claiming benefits simpler and fairer.
Whether they will or not is still being debated, but one thing that is certain is if you are currently claiming benefits, or may do so in the future, the changes will most probably affect you.
A useful overview of the changes is provided by Turn2Us.
We will update tenants as soon as we know about any changes that may be relevant. For further information on welfare reform please visit the Scunthorpe Citizens Advice Bureau.
It is important to be prepared for any changes that lie ahead as they may impact upon your income and possibly pose problems when managing finances. We recommend you regularly check our website for updates on the Welfare Reform.
But remember
If you think you may have difficulty paying your rent, please contact your Housing Officer as soon as possible.
To help we have put together these three documents to help you understand how the Welfare Reform will affect you:
You may also find the following websites useful for information on the topic:
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
For all the latest updates from the DWP web site.
Money Advice Service
For advice on budgeting, opening and managing a bank account and anything else generally to do with managing your finances.
North Lincolnshire Council’s online benefit calculator
Use the calculator to obtain a free online benefits estimate.