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Benefit changes

As you may know by now, Government changes to the welfare system are due to go live in April 2013. This is commonly known as 'welfare reform'. If you receive Housing Benefit, Job Seekers' Allowance, Disability Living Allowance or a range of other benefits this will affect you.
This section will tell you everything you need to know. Use the links above to find out more.

 

Do you have children under the age of 16 who use separate bedrooms? The changes may mean they should be sharing. Watch the video below.

If there are a number of benefit claimants in your household the total amount that can be claimed could be limited. Watch the video below.

Computer access and know-how is more important than ever because benefits will have to be arranged online. Watch the video below.

Do you have grown-up children in your home? The amount of rent they are expected to pay will go up. Watch the video below.