Changes to disability benefits are set to affect millions of low income households across the UK. Despite recent government concessions softening the immediate impact, significant changes remain on the horizon, with major implications for councils, NHS services and local support systems.
An increase to Universal Credit and investment in employment support is offset by changes to the health element of Universal Credit, putting additional pressure on already stretched services.
For councils, understanding who will be affected and preparing early will be key to avoiding deepening hardship in their communities.
In response, Policy in Practice is using local level modelling to help councils forecast the financial and social impact of these reforms. By combining granular data analysis with policy expertise, local authorities can prepare for what's coming and act now to support their most vulnerable residents.
In this webinar we will:
- Summarise planned reforms to disability benefits and the government plans for devolved employment support
- Give an overview of past efforts to support people with disabilities into work, and explore what local areas should consider trialling
- Share results from a data led employment support pilot run by Camden Council, widely referenced by other local areas
If you're working in a local authority, the NHS, or wider support services, this session will offer critical insight into a fast moving policy landscape and equip you with the tools to respond proactively and strategically.
Deven Ghelani from Policy in Practice is joined by Jonathan Portes, Professor at Kings and former Chief Economist at DWP and Zoe Tyndall leading an employment support pilot at Camden Council
