£15 million funding boost to Help to Claim as Government ramps up move to Universal Credit
- 12 November 2024, 13:09
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is providing an additional £15 million to Help to Claim as part of the Government’s drive to support people to move onto Universal Credit.
The funding will be used to provide additional support to people who need help making a Universal Credit claim, including those with complex needs or who face barriers to claiming.
This will include providing more face-to-face support, increasing the number of staff available to help people over the phone, and developing new online resources.
The additional funding will also be used to increase the number of organisations providing Help to Claim support, including charities, local authorities and community groups.
Minister for Welfare Delivery Will Quince said:
“We are committed to ensuring that everyone who is eligible for Universal Credit is able to claim it.
“That’s why we are providing an additional £15 million to Help to Claim, so that we can provide more support to people who need it.
“This will help to ensure that people can get the support they need to make a claim and access the benefits they are entitled to.”
The DWP is also working with organisations across the country to raise awareness of Universal Credit and Help to Claim.
This includes working with local authorities, charities and community groups to provide information and support to people who may be eligible to claim.
The Government is committed to moving everyone onto Universal Credit by the end of 2024.
This will provide a simpler and more flexible benefits system that will support people into work and help them to improve their lives.
The additional funding for Help to Claim will help to ensure that everyone who is eligible for Universal Credit is able to claim it and access the support they need.
£15 million funding boost to Help to Claim as Government ramps up move to Universal Credit
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