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A Quick Guide to Welfare Benefits & Reforms March 2016

Mar 11, 2016 | Building Connections, Policy/Project, Welfare reform policies

Find everything you need to know about Welfare Benefits & Reforms in this handy, pocket sized Quick Guide: Quick Guide to Welfare Benefits & Reforms March 2016 In this edition you’ll find a new section dedicated to Universal Credit, information about...Read more...

Fee Free Bank Accounts – Now Available

Jan 22, 2016 | Building Connections, Sector Information

12 High Street banks and building societies are now offering Fee-Free Bank Accounts. These accounts are available to anyone who doesn’t have a bank account, doesn’t qualify for a standard current account and those who can’t use their existing bank...Read more...

Welfare Benefits & Reforms: A drive for Plain English

Jan 11, 2016 | Building Connections, GCVS Information, Research & Information, Sector Information, Third Sector Interface, Uncategorized, Welfare reform policies

Have you, or someone you work with, received a letter, email or other communication from The Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) or Jobcentre Plus (JCP) that was difficult to understand, didn’t make sense or was just wrong? If so, we’d like to hear...Read more...

Glasgow Action on Benefits – Rights & Entitlements Workshop

Jan 5, 2016 | Building Connections, GCVS Information, Sector Information, Welfare reform policies

Do you currently access benefits, or work with people who do? Or, maybe you are just want to find out more about the true picture of benefits in the UK and the rights & entitlements of citizen’s who access the system? Why not come along to a Glasgow Action...Read more...

Autumn Budget 2015

Nov 25, 2015 | Building Connections, GCVS Information, Policy & legislation, Sector Information, Welfare reform policies

George Osborne delivered his Autumn Budget and Spending Review to the House of Commons today. The most surprising part of the statement was the decision to abolish planned cuts to Working Tax Credits. This is a welcome u-turn from the government and will safeguard...Read more...

No light at the end of the tunnel – report highlights hardship in Glasgow due to Welfare Reform

Oct 21, 2015 | Building Connections, Policy/Project, Welfare reform policies

As part of Challenge Poverty Week, on Monday 19th October GCVS hosted a packed event at the Albany Centre to launch a report on the impact of welfare reform on individuals, families and services in Glasgow. ‘No Light at the End of the Tunnel’ is the conclusion...Read more...

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