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Improving The Welfare Benefits System

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Seeking changes to the welfare benefits system

Getting benefits right is a concern of mine, the benefit system is there as a safety net for those who need support and should not be abused.  However it is also important that for benefit claimants, the system is actually helping, not hindering their progress. 

I have particular interest in seeking improvements to the Universal Credit system which is replacing so many welfare benefits.  Helping people help themselves is key and I will share resident feedback with the Department to help make the system better.

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UC support changing

Changes to Universal Credit

Monday, 16 November, 2020

A number of residents have contacted the office with concerns over Universal Credit payments not being as expected.

childcare support for those who cant work due to Covid19

New support for working parents

Thursday, 29 October, 2020

A number of working parents have made contact with me about challenges faced with care while they are furloughed.

I and other MPs have been putting forward feedback on this issue and I am pleased to say that some changes are being made.

Local Covid Alert Level will soon be 'high'

Staffordshire to move to Tier 2 Covid19 alert

Thursday, 29 October, 2020

Staffordshire will soon be moving from 'Medium' to the 'High' in the Covid19 alert levels system. Dates will be confirmed shortly but it is expected that by next week, our status will have changed. 

Citizens Advice EUSS Service

Citizens Advice EU Citizens Rights Support

Thursday, 29 October, 2020

Our local Citizen's Advice team has set up a project to help employers and local residents from the EU get fully prepared for Brexit. 

Food Parcel Delivery

Over 1000 food parcels delivered by Staffs CC

Monday, 27 April, 2020

Christopher Pincher MP congratulates County Council on delivering the 1,000th food parcel to the vulnerable

Speaking to the Tamworth Herald, Christopher Pincher MP said:

More loans and some new local support

More local and national help for business

Monday, 27 April, 2020

Today the Chancellor announced a new 'bounce back' loans scheme.  This is a 100% Government backed loan scheme which will enable small businesses borrow up to £50,000 and access the cash within days. 

The Prime Minsiter recoverd from Covid19

Boris is back in action

Monday, 27 April, 2020

The Prime Minister returned to the podium today - he had an important message for us all, you can read his statement in full below.

 

child benefit continues during Covid19

New children, Child Benefit and Covid19

Wednesday, 22 April, 2020

I know there has been a number of new births over the past few weeks but not all parents have yet been able to register the birth.

While registry offices continue to run, demand is high and so some registration processes are taking longer than normal.  

autono me free app for SEND young adults

Free app for young adults with SEND & adults with dementia

Thursday, 16 April, 2020

During the Covid19 outbreak, some of the regular sessions people have been used to attending for basic activities like learning how to cook are no longer taking place. 

shielding people can now get sick pay

Extension of sick pay to those who are shielding

Thursday, 16 April, 2020

I know a number of you who would ordinarily work but have been asked to shield due to being in a high-risk group have ran into difficulties, particularly if your job role cannot be amended for you to work from home.

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