Using entitledto for social policy research
October 25, 2023 –In the last few years we’ve helped several social policy researchers speak to people on low incomes, so that their views can be used to shape future policy. This blog outlines some of the ways we have been able to help and explains how we might be able to support other research work with people on low incomes.
Read Articleentitledtolearn – What we’ve learned about the world of adult training
June 16, 2023 –In 2022, in collaboration with The Digital College, we trialled a new service called 'entitledtolearn' which aimed to help its users find placements on free training and education courses. In this blog we summarise our findings and link to a full project report.
Read ArticleCouncil Tax Reduction schemes in England 2023/24
May 16, 2023 –Our 2023 review of the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) schemes in England looks at the changes local authorities have made to their CTR schemes for 2023/24. The effect of the cost-of-living crisis dominated most council’s agendas this year. This blog provides a summary of our findings and links to the full report.
Read ArticleBillions of means-tested benefits remain unclaimed each year
May 05, 2023 –We are frequently asked for up-to-date figures about the amount of income-related benefits being left unclaimed by those entitled to them. Despite lack of new data from the DWP entitledto's benefits boffins have updated our estimates and renewed our call for better data in the future.
Read ArticleUniversal Credit: Marks out of 10 on its 10th birthday
April 27, 2023 –In our latest blog/report we decided to mark UC’s tenth birthday by providing an assessment of what’s good, bad and indifferent in the way UC’s been designed and implemented over the last ten years. Read to find out how we've scored it in each of ten categories.
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