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Abstract
Universal Credit (UC) as first introduced to Northern Ireland in September 2017, replacing six legacy benefits for working-age adults. UC operates differently in Northern Ireland when compared to England, Wales and Scotland. Typically, it is paid twice each month with housing payments going directly to landlords. In addition, there are provisions for supplementary payments to mitigate the impact of some recent social security reforms such as the benefit cap and opportunities to apply for discretionary funds.
This study provides insights into how claimants experience UC in Northern Ireland, what lessons the rest of the UK can learn from devolved-level innovations, and how the benefit might develop in Northern Ireland. The findings and policy recommendations presented are grounded in the expertise of recipients of UC.
This study provides insights into how claimants experience UC in Northern Ireland, what lessons the rest of the UK can learn from devolved-level innovations, and how the benefit might develop in Northern Ireland. The findings and policy recommendations presented are grounded in the expertise of recipients of UC.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | York |
Publisher | Joseph Rowntree Foundation |
Number of pages | 53 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978 1 911581 80 2 |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2020 |
Keywords
- Universal Credit
- social security
- Devolution
- Northern ireland
- Participatory research
- co-production
- welfare state
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Activities
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Universal credit in Northern Ireland: stakeholder engagement event
Grainne Mc Keever (Chair), Mark Simpson (Organiser) & Ruth Patrick (Organiser)
12 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Universal credit in Northern Ireland: some provisional findings
Mark Simpson (Speaker) & Ruth Patrick (Speaker)
9 Jul 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Universal credit in Northern Ireland: some preliminary findings
Mark Simpson (Speaker)
4 Apr 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Research output
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DWP's Response to the Coronavirus outbreak
Fitzpatrick, C., Simpson, M. & McKeever, G., 23 Apr 2020Research output: Other contribution
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Reflections on Northern Ireland’s mirror image approach to devolved social security
Simpson, M., 16 Sep 2020, Social security in Greater Manchester. 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
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Universal Credit: the wait for a first payment
Fitzpatrick, C., Simpson, M. & McKeever, G., 10 Jun 2020Research output: Other contribution