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Welfare reform and benefits changes
Proposed changes to benefits, or 'welfare reform', may affect you now or in the future.
About welfare reform
There are many changes to benefits happening now and over the next few years because of the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Changes to benefits for children and young people
Details of changes to child benefit and child tax credits happening now and in the future.
Changes to housing-related benefits
Details of changes to housing benefit, local housing allowance and crisis loans.
Changes to working age, unemployment and disability benefits
Details of the changes to disability benefits, incapacity benefit and working tax credits happening in the future.
Changes to benefits for older people
Details of changes to retirement age and state pension happening in the future.
Other changes you may need to know about
In 2013, the government will pilot 'universal credit', a scheme to simplify the benefit system.
Contacts
Benefits
benefits@rushmoor.gov.uk
Tel: 01252 398914
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