Research and analysis

Fraud and Error in Welfare Benefits, 2016 to 2022: British Social Attitudes survey

This report outlines findings from the British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey about fraud and error in relation to welfare benefits over the years 2016 to 2022.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 31 October 2023

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Fraud and Error in Welfare Benefits, 2016 to 2022: British Social Attitudes survey

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-589-8, DWP ad hoc research report no. 85

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Fraud and Error in Welfare Benefits, 2016 to 2022: British Social Attitudes survey

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78659-589-8, DWP ad hoc research report no. 85

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Research background

British Social Attitudes (BSA) is conducted annually by the National Centre for Social Research. The department is one of a number of funders of the survey and each year includes a module of questions on fraud. There has never been a publication of results from the fraud and error module.

Contribution to the evidence base

BSA provides unique insight into public attitudes to fraud, particularly how these attitudes have changed over time. Findings are linked to the survey of public perceptions of fraud, error and debt which provides additional insight into public attitudes of fraud and error as well as perceptions of proposed powers to tackle fraud and error.

Research value

Findings from the research will supplement our wider evidence base on public perceptions of fraud, error and debt.

Published 31 October 2023