New review to boost employment prospects of autistic people

Press release from Department for Work and Pensions Published 2 April 2023 A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has today been launched by the Government. Sir Robert Buckland KC MP to lead new Autism Employment Review Focus on supporting employers to recruit and retain autistic people and reap benefits … Continue reading New review to boost employment prospects of autistic people

DWP: Touchbase – Mon 3 April

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  People in their final year of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked   New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.   Thousands more people nearing the end of their lives now have fast-tracked access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Mon 3 April

DWP/JCP 50+ Choices event to be held on 25 April

DWP/Jobcentre Plus Sheffield is putting on an event. The aim is to support with the aim of supporting those aged 50 and over to re-join the jobs market. This will be a large scale event with multi-sector employers, training providers, volunteering opportunities and support organisations to help with issues around finances and cost of living … Continue reading DWP/JCP 50+ Choices event to be held on 25 April

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 17 March

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  In yesterday’s Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced a major set of reforms to remove barriers to work and support people into jobs, to increase their hours or progress. Alongside the Budget, DWP published Transforming Support: the Health & Disability White Paper which sets out ambitious and extensive reforms so more disabled … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 17 March

Spring Budget 2023: New govt employment measures seek to bust barriers to work

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a series of measures designed to help people move into work, increase their hours, and extend their working lives, including for those on benefits. In his Spring Budget statement, Jeremy Hunt said he was announcing "the biggest ever employment package and the best investment incentives in Europe". Measures … Continue reading Spring Budget 2023: New govt employment measures seek to bust barriers to work

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 March

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  People given more time for voluntary National Insurance contributions  The Government has extended the voluntary National Insurance deadline to 31 July 2023 to give people more time to fill gaps in their National Insurance record and help increase the amount they receive in State Pension.  As part of transitional arrangements … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 10 March