CPAG's Income Related Benefits: Supplement

This book offers practical and up-to-date guidance on income related benefits. It combines legislation and commentary to provide a useful explanation of the legislation and case law that govern cases that could come before a Social Security Tribunal on income support, jobseeker's allowance, family credit, disability working allowance, or social fund. Up to the minute commentary on the source materials covering decisions of the Courts and the Commissioners. All relevant statutory material including relevant sections of the Jobseekers Act 1995 and other relevant legislation. Definitions of words and phrases where they help in understanding key provisions. Comprehensive tables of cases and decisions and fully revised index. New features in the 1998 edition include:. Regulations on the New Deal for 18-24 year olds. 'Onus of proof' charges for claims for income support and jobseeker's allowance. The abolition of the higher rate family premium for lone parents in income support and jobseeker's allowance. Changes in the child care costs disregard for family credit and disability working allowance. Further amendments to the rules for Social Fund funeral payments.