NAWRA members have reported via the rightsnet discussion forum that clients have been contacted by a loan company offering a ‘government grant’. The loan company then takes information sufficient to verify ID and submit a universal credit claim without the client’s knowledge, arranges an advance and then keeps a substantial Read more…
NAWRA members have raised concerns about the date of claim for universal credit claimants who access universal credit via the Help to Claim service operated by Citizens Advice. NAWRA has written to Amber Rudd, secretary of state for work and pensions to ask for clarity on the government’s position. We Read more…
NAWRA will meet at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich on 7 June 2019. The full agenda, along with details of travel, accommodation and social evening is now available. NAWRA meetings are only open to members. Find out about joining NAWRA.
BENNY LYNCH 5th December 1954 – 31st March 2019 It is with much personal sadness that I write to inform friends and former colleagues of the passing of my good friend, Benny Lynch. Benny passed in his new surroundings in Sicily, surrounded by his family. People who really knew Benny Read more…
Thanks to everyone who attended our conference in Salford in March and to Salford City Council’s welfare rights team for hosting us. The notes and presentations from the day are now available in the members area.