As part of its independent work programme, SSAC is conducting research that examines how public funds can be used most effectively to support the mobility needs of disabled people.
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Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Thursday, 31 October 2019
This call for evidence seeks views on the financial position of separated parents and the social security system.
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the welfare of separated parents and their children.
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
This report considers the experience of separated parents and their children in the social security and child maintenance systems.
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
This call for evidence seeks views on the financial position of separated parents and the social security system.
Tuesday, 08 October 2019
This call for evidence seeks views on the Claimant Commitment, which Universal Credit claimants need to accept in order to receive Universal Credit payments.
Tuesday, 08 October 2019
This call for evidence seeks views on the Claimant Commitment, which Universal Credit claimants need to accept in order to receive Universal Credit payments.
Monday, 23 September 2019
This report assesses the effectiveness of the Claimant Commitment in Universal Credit.
Monday, 23 September 2019
This report assesses the effectiveness of the Claimant Commitment in Universal Credit.
Monday, 09 September 2019
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the effectiveness of the claimant commitment under Universal Credit.
Monday, 09 September 2019
A new report published today by the Social Security Advisory Committee highlights steps needed to improve the effectiveness of the claimant commitment under Universal Credit.
Monday, 09 September 2019
The government’s response to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) report about the effectiveness of the Claimant Commitment in Universal Credit.
Monday, 09 September 2019
This report assesses the effectiveness of the Claimant Commitment in Universal Credit.
Monday, 09 September 2019
This call for evidence seeks views on the Claimant Commitment, which Universal Credit claimants need to accept in order to receive Universal Credit payments.
Monday, 09 September 2019
This call for evidence seeks views on the Claimant Commitment, which Universal Credit claimants need to accept in order to receive Universal Credit payments.
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
A register of the business interests of Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) members.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
SSAC email addresses are changing from 31 March 2019.
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
A letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the Universal Credit (Managed Migration Pilot and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019.
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Correspondence between SSAC and DWP about The Universal Credit (Managed Migration) Regulations 2018.
Monday, 05 November 2018
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC)'s independent report on Universal Credit managed migration has been published.
Friday, 22 June 2018
The SSAC is consulting on proposals to move existing claimants in receipt of a working age income-related benefit to Universal Credit.
Friday, 15 June 2018
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Rt Hon Esther McVey, has announced that Professor Sir Ian Diamond has been appointed the next Chair of SSAC.
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
The committee calls on the UK government to do more to help young people living independently take advantage of training and employment opportunities.
Friday, 01 December 2017
The Baroness Buscombe, Minister for Work and Pensions (Lords), has confirmed 2 new appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
Thursday, 09 November 2017
The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) calls for a better understanding of how low-paid workers can progress to better-paid jobs or extra hours.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Correspondence between SSAC and DWP about Jobseeker’s Allowance hardship payments in cases involving homelessness or mental health issues.
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Employment about social security restrictions on amounts for children and certain young people.
Thursday, 16 March 2017
A letter to the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about the Personal Independence Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
Thursday, 02 March 2017
This statement clarifies the role of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and its chair in the scrutiny of the proposals.
Thursday, 02 March 2017
This statement clarifies the role of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and its chair in the scrutiny of the proposals.
Monday, 20 February 2017
Response from the Social Security Advisory Committee to the consultation: Work, Health and Disability Green Paper: improving lives.
Monday, 19 December 2016
Response from the Social Security Advisory Committee to the consultation: Transforming our justice system: assisted digital strategy.
Friday, 09 December 2016
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Reform about proposals for Universal Credit housing costs for people aged 18 to 21.
Monday, 03 October 2016
The Minister for Welfare Delivery, Caroline Nokes MP, has appointed Bruce Calderwood to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
Thursday, 28 July 2016
On 1 August 2016, the Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 5 new members.
Friday, 04 September 2015
It was with great sadness that the committee has learned that our former colleague, Diana Whitworth, passed away at the weekend.
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Paul Gray provides an update on the committee's consultation on the introduction of Universal Credit waiting days.
Thursday, 03 July 2014
It is with some sadness that the committee notes that Sir Peter Barclay, aged 88 years, died on 30 June.
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