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Towards a system of universal benefits
- Author:
- CALLANAN Charlie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 24(4), 2011, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The English government is undertaking an extensive overhaul of the benefits system since the introduction of the welfare state in post-war Britain. It plans to introduce the universal credit to replace tax credits and five major benefits currently payable to people of working age. The basic idea is to ensure that everyone is better off in work than out of it. This article suggests that, despite problems highlighted by disability groups, the government if unlikely to move from its current course to introduce the system in 2013. The article details some of the expected changes and how they may impact those with disabilities.