Journal of Social Security Law
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The JSSL provides expert coverage & analysis of developments in #SocialSecurity law/policy/practice, covering welfare benefits in the UK & internationally.
Joined January 2020
Another set of #SocialSecurity papers in our new blue cover, with articles from @DrSineadFurey & colleagues, Christian Günther and @RobertThomas223, news updates from @jed_meers, legislation update, case digest by @CR_OBrien & @tdroyston as well as book reviews and our editorial.
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Fab opportunity to join @DisabilityWales Board as our next Treasurer! Training and support provided plus the opportunity to shadow the present Treasurer over the next year. Apply now!
📢 Become our next Treasurer! Are you a disabled person passionate about disability rights and equality? Join our Board and help shape our work. Closing date: 12 noon, 19 September. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/0ZC3IDVbZo
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🚨NEWS🚨 UN Special Rapporteurs on benefit cuts: "We fear that this process may have put fiscal considerations before the duties of the UK [...] under the international human rights instruments it has ratified, with a disproportionate impact on the rights of [Disabled people]"
UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights Olivier De Schutter & UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of disabled people Heba Hagrass, have written to UK govt over the reform process related to health and disability benefits in the UK https://t.co/dy7dcprzJp
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UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights Olivier De Schutter & UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of disabled people Heba Hagrass, have written to UK govt over the reform process related to health and disability benefits in the UK https://t.co/dy7dcprzJp
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Jobcentres are too focused on benefits. The current system leaves little time for job-seekers to find long-term, secure jobs. We're calling for further reforms to the system. Learn more and read our report 👇
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Sexual harassment widespread among barristers, review finds
bbc.com
Widespread problems with sexual harassment and bullying within the Bar are detailed in a report.
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Young people who get qualifying benefits and are starting a job after a period of unemployment may be eligible for Job Start Payment. Find shareable resources like posters and social media content ⬇️ https://t.co/vIG5ywFrVa
socialsecurity.gov.scot
Help Social Security Scotland spread the word about Job Start Payment to eligible young people.
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🧵There is wide consensus that the Draft Anti-Poverty Strategy is not a strategy. We've been collaborating for the last two months to engage with as many people as possible to hear about what they want to see before the consultation closes on 19 Sept. Here are the highlights:
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#PIP helps with living extra costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability & difficulty doing everyday tasks. Law students from @warwickuni have created this video to explain how to fill in the form successfully↘️ https://t.co/NjUCVtFTKw
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'Without the inclusion and representation of disabled people in all areas of life, society-wide empathy and accessibility will never be achieved.' Our colleague Leandra responds to a shocking BMA report on ableism in the healthcare system. https://t.co/sjuDytzOOz
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Disabled and neurodivergent doctors say the lack of reasonable adjustments is pushing some out.
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🚨Event Wednesday🚨 Savings are supposed to be the first line of defence against financial shocks. But in reality, millions of families across Britain don’t have enough to be more than a few pay-days away from trouble. Join us and our expert panel to discuss. Register ➡️
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Has anybody got an estimate of what the government could raise if they did both of these on rental income - restore mortgage interest deductibility & then levy NI on landlords' rental income?
Of course there are other cases where the effective rate is lower - 40% if no mortgage interest at all. The sane change would be to restore deductibility of mortgage interest AND THEN put employee national insurance on rents.
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Falls in the employment rate are no longer being driven entirely by population growth. Since February, not only has the population continued to grow quickly, but the absolute number of jobs has also started to fall. Read more ➡️
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NEW - track key changes to health-related and disability benefits all in one place, from the Pathways to Work Green Paper, Universal Credit Bill and Employment Rights Bill:
cpag.org.uk
Keep up-to-date with the main changes included in the Pathways to Work Green Paper and the Employment Rights Bill, affecting personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and...
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If you’ve reached State Pension age, you might be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment. This is an annual one-off payment to help you pay for heating during the winter. Our advice can help you check ⤵️ https://t.co/h3R2wDMcVS
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A History of Political Conflict. Elections and Social Inequalities in France 1789-2022 Our book with @CageJulia is out today at Harvard University Press https://t.co/AK7XguCVb0
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🚨 New report out today: Closing the Fuel Poverty Gap by Public First, commissioned by Fair By Design & partners 🚨 It shows how long-term, targeted energy bill support could be delivered to households on low incomes. 👇 As featured on @GMB this morning.
Energy bills are set to rise this winter, despite predictions that they were set to fall. Within the next hour, the regulator Ofgem is expected to confirm that the average dual fuel tariff will increase to £1,737 a year. A coalition of major charities is warning that disabled
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Upcoming changes to disability benefits could put over 600,000 disabled people at risk of losing vital support. The government must ensure it protects the incomes of disabled people who face barriers to work. https://t.co/qWXALJ5vSj
bigissue.com
Campaigners have warned that nearly 600,000 disabled people could be at risk from the next round of the government’s benefit cuts.
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Check out our new Guide 👇
NEW Guide: Permission to work and volunteer for asylum seekers. All our guides can be translated using the translation tool at the top of the page. https://t.co/FtSnhyvKoj
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This tome of a book is excellent. I've always liked Stiglitz, but wished his books did more academic deep dives. This book does that, presenting the current research on inequality, as well as the corresponding models plus variations. Highly recommend.
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