Rightsnet news http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/ Latest news from rightsnet - the welfare rights website for advice workers. en-gb DWP needs to improve its performance in tackling benefit fraud http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=78143724827 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=78143724827 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Commons Public Accounts Committee calls for Department to increase the deterrent effect of its investigation work Reducing the amount of information employers must provide about SSP for benefit purposes http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=77145825267 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=77145825267 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT New statutory instrument Government highlights importance of rightsnet in helping advisers to share best practice http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=74112923745 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=74112923745 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Bringing people together improves outcomes for claimants, says new Cabinet Office report Asbestos, pleural plaques and industrial injuries benefit http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=73152814524 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=73152814524 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Industrial Injuries Advisory Council announces review Help with NHS costs for those in receipt of employment and support allowance http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=73145812536 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=73145812536 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT New statutory instrument Ending the use of custodial sentences for non payment of council tax http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=7316416602 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=7316416602 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Government to consult on dealing with debt in the county court Setting of new assessed income periods for pension credit purposes in Northern Ireland http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72162124721 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72162124721 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT New statutory rule Changes to Revenue policy on writing off overpayments are a 'substantial improvement' http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72155122835 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72155122835 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT However number of tax credit complaints remains high, comprising more than 80% of all complaints received by Adjudicator Tribunal reform, judicial appointments and consultation on rule changes http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72145619766 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72145619766 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT New statutory instrument DWP to pilot electronic medical certificates http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72151220652 http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/cgi-bin/sub_client/search.cgi?template2=news/user_details2.htm&output_number=1&sort=news.submission_date+desc&news.ID=72151220652 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Initiative to run for next 5 months in Wales