22 June 2018 — Press release

Government proposal to move claimants on 'legacy' benefits to Universal Credit: consultation announced

The SSAC is consulting on proposals to move existing claimants in receipt of a working age income-related benefit to Universal Credit.

23 May 2018 — Press release

Young people living independently need a stable foundation of housing and income if they are to earn and learn

The committee calls on the UK government to do more to help young people living independently take advantage of training and employment opportunities.

6 March 2018 — Independent report

SSAC Occasional Paper 19: In-work progression and Universal Credit

This report examines how working claimants can be supported into more or better paid work.

3 October 2017 — Independent report

Exiting the European Union, scrutiny of delegated legislation inquiry: SSAC response

The Social Security Advisory Committee’s response to the Commons Procedure Committee inquiry on the scrutiny of delegated legislation related to exiting the EU.

26 March 2018 — Membership

Membership

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25 September 2014 — Collection

Occasional papers: SSAC

These papers reflect the research we carry out to support the advice we give to ministers and the discussions we have with our stakeholders.

Latest

1. Moving claimants to Universal Credit from other working age benefits

   • published 22 June 2018
   • Open consultation

2. Government proposal to move claimants on 'legacy' benefits to Universal Credit: consultation announced

   • published 22 June 2018
   • Press release

3. Reforming working-age social security: lessons for policy makers

   • published 22 June 2018
   • Independent report

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What we do

SSAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Our announcements

1. Government proposal to move claimants on 'legacy' benefits to Universal Credit: consultation announced

   • 22 June 2018
   • Press release

2. Social Security Advisory Committee: Professor Sir Ian Diamond appointed as next Chair

   • 15 June 2018
   • Press release

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Our consultations

1. Moving claimants to Universal Credit from other working age benefits

   • 22 June 2018
   • Open consultation

2. Young people living independently: benefit support

   • 23 May 2018
   • Consultation outcome

See all our consultations

Our publications

1. Reforming working-age social security: lessons for policy makers

   • 22 June 2018
   • Independent report

2. SSAC Occasional Paper 20: Young people living independently

   • 23 May 2018
   • Independent report

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Our management

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  Paul Gray CB

  Chairman, SSAC

Contact SSAC

Social Security Advisory Committee

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Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA

Email ssac@ssac.gsi.gov.uk

Denise Whitehead, Committee Secretary 020 7829 3354

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