Government The government has said that it has promised to invest £ 338 million to help thousands of sick and disabled people come to work.
This comes when his welfare reforms formally passed the law on Wednesday.
Universal loan Was the act a royal consent after the work and pension secretary Liz Kendal Previously admitted that there was a “bumpy ride”, in which controversial comprehensive reform plans were seen in front of a labor rebellion.
Prior to this summer, proposed Legislation Elements were scraped to restrict the eligibility for the pip, postponed until a review with any change, headed by Disability Minister Sir Stephen Tims.
The government has insisted that their welfare reforms have been motivated by the desire to end a situation where people became dependent on profit rather than working.
The Universal Credit Act will see the minimum universal credit standard allowance increase in accordance with inflation by 2029/30.
But after April 2026, the health share of the profit for new contenders will decrease, until they have a serious or terminal position, and the rate is frozen by 2030.
On Thursday, the Department of Work and Pension announced an investment of £ 338 million in its so-called Connect to Work Program, stating that it will give 85,000 people-those who are sick, disabled or will face complex obstacles to work-local, localized support in 15 regions in England.
People can be referred to to get personal assistance from healthcare professionals, local authorities and voluntary field organizations – or by themselves – with employment experts – including coaching, job matching services and ongoing support in work.
Areas covered by funding include London, South Yorkshire and Greater Essex.
The government said that around 300,000 people across England and Wales will benefit from the scheme over the next five years.
Ms. Kendal said: “For a long time, millions of people have been denied support she needs to return to health and return to work.
“It is bad for their standard of living, it is bad for their families, and it is bad for the economy.
“This is why we are taking decisive action by investing millions of pounds so that sick or disabled people can overcome the obstacles that they encounter and get out of poverty and go to good, safe jobs as part of our plan for change.”