Poverty Alleviation Welfare Benefits and Financial Inclusion
Publications
Mencap · 16 January 2018 English
This is the report for the Royal Mencap Society using the snapshot date of 5 April 2017. The figures set out have been calculated using the standard methodologies used in …
Mencap · 1 December 2017 English
Mencap’s vision is a future where all people with a learning disability and their families have a good standard of living and, where they need it, receive financial support in …
Mencap · 1 December 2017 English
Since October 2013 if you want to challenge a benefit decision, the first step is to request a mandatory reconsideration. This guide provides advice to people with disabilities who wish …
Mencap · 1 December 2017 English
This factsheet explains the options that are available to people who have disabilities and are waiting for their first benefit payment.
Mental Health Foundation · 10 August 2016 English
Mental health is shaped by the wide-ranging characteristics of the social, economic and physical environments in which people live. Successfully supporting the mental health and well-being of people living in …
MS: Multiple Sclerosis Society · 14 September 2015 English
This report suggests that we change the criteria for disability benefit assessments, tackle negative stereotypes, and work with disability organisations in order to address negative assumptions about people with MS. …
Mencap · 1 March 2013 English
This document outlines some of the key benefits changes taking place and the potential impact these will have on people with a learning disability and their families. The UK welfare …
Mencap · 1 October 2012 English
This short report argues against the spending cuts to disability services, adult social care and disability benefits being enacted by central and local government. Almost every local authority has made …
Mencap · 1 March 2012 English
This briefing provides an overview of the Welfare Reform Bill 2012, and particularly its impact upon people with learning disabilities. The major proposal for reform is the introduction of a …
Mencap · 1 February 2012 English
This briefing provides information on the conditionality requirements, and potential sanctions for non-compliance, associated with Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). Under ESA, many people will be expected to attend a …
