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The Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance takes its next step to supporting unpaid carers by publishing its terms of reference today [Monday 9 December].
Economic inactivity set to be tackled with funding boost
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People with back, joint, and muscle issues living in areas with the worst waiting lists for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are set to be treated quicker and supported back into employment as the Government gets Britain working.
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has today (26 November) published the Get Britain Working White Paper, marking the Government’s first major intervention to achieve an ambitious 80 per cent employment rate.
Pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments from today
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1.3 million pensioner households will start to receive up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments across England and Wales from Monday 25 November.
“Good work is good for health” Work & Pensions and Health Secretaries declare on visit to health and work support service
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Liz Kendall and Wes Streeting visit North Central London WorkWell service to see how early health interventions are helping to keep people in work or get them back to work.
Millions of people, including families, pensioners, carers and those struggling to find work are set to benefit from Autumn Budget reforms to boost work and tackle poverty.
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