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  1. 14 Mar 2024

    A new court ruling is set to offer people greater protection when moving to Universal Credit from legacy benefits, particularly people fleeing domestic abuse. 

    Currently people receiving Universal Credit (UC) after migrating from a legacy benefit (i.e. Tax Credits), receive a top up Transitional Element if the UC is less than they received in legacy benefit. The value of the top up is gradually reduced as people's circumstances change. 

  2. 10 Feb 2024

    by Erica Young, a member of the CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 10 February 2024.

  3. 23 Dec 2023

    by Erica Young, CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 23 December 2023.

  4. 22 Nov 2023

  5. 21 Nov 2023

  6. 18 Nov 2023

    by Erica Young, from the CAS social justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 18 November 2023.

  7. 28 Oct 2023

    by Erica Young, CAS Social Justice team.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 28 October 2023.

  8. 6 Oct 2023

    The introduction of the Adult Disability Payment means that the way that claims for extra costs disability support are evidenced has changed and the choice to request a consultation is available to clients. We have created some notes on consultations for advisers and a Social Security Scotland guidance document is available to download.

  9. 29 Jul 2023

    by Ainhoa Lavin, Project Engagement Officer, Help to Claim service.

    This article was first published in The Herald on 29 July 2023.

  10. 20 May 2023

    by Erica Young, Social Justice policy officer.

    This column was first published in the Herald on20 May 2023.

  11. 1 Apr 2023

    by Stephanie Millar, CAS social policy manager.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 1 April 2023.

  12. 25 Mar 2023

    by David Hilferty, CAS Strategic Lead on social justice policy.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 25 March 2023.

  13. 14 Mar 2023

    The DWP has developed what is being presented as a practical and tailored support offer for Universal Credit claimants who are in work, but what does that look like and what will be expected of claimants? 

  14. 11 Feb 2023

    by Anna Holman, CAS project manager.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 11 February 2023.

  15. 27 Dec 2022

    by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 27 December 2022.

  16. 7 Nov 2022

    by Derek Mitchell, CAS Chief Executive.

    This article was first published in the Herald on 7 November 2022.

  17. 24 Oct 2022

    by Stephanie Millar, policy manager (Social Justice team).

    This article was first published in the Herald on 24 October 2022.

  18. 29 Aug 2022

    by Stephanie Millar, CAS policy manager (Social Justice team).

    This article was first published in the Herald on 29 August 2022.

  19. 18 Jul 2022

    by David Scott, former CAS policy officer.*

    This article was first published in the Herald on 18 July 2022.

  20. 14 Jul 2022

    People in Scotland who are claiming Universal Credit are being hit by a ‘perfect storm’ during the cost of living crisis. A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland, has revealed the extent of this.

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