Progress On Tackling Pensioner Poverty

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Progress On Tackling Pensioner Poverty

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Author : Great Britain: National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-07-21

Progress On Tackling Pensioner Poverty written by Great Britain: National Audit Office and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-21 with Social Science categories.

The 2002 report Tackling pensioner poverty: encouraging take-up of entitlements (ISBN 0102919577) examined efforts by the Department for Work and Pensions to increase the take-up of benefits by pensioners. It was followed by a report from the Committee of Public Accounts (ISBN 0215009347) that made a number of recommendations. This report looks at the changes the Department have made against those recommendations and the challenges that remain. The overall conclusion is that the Pension Service has made substantial progress in helping pensioners secure their entitlements, using new and thought through approaches. However there is more to be done. This report is accompanied by a technical report that describes the methodology and findings in greater detail.

Progress On Tackling Pensioner Poverty

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Author : Great Britain: National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-07-21

Progress On Tackling Pensioner Poverty written by Great Britain: National Audit Office and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-21 with Social Science categories.

The main report is also available (HCP 1178-I, ISBN 0102942315). A previous NAO report on this topic (HCP 37, session 2002-03) (ISBN 0102919577) and a report by the Committee of Public Accounts (HCP 565, session 2002-03) (ISBN 0215009347) are also available.

Department For Work And Pensions

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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007

Department For Work And Pensions written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Old age assistance categories.

A previous NAO report in 2002 'Tackling pensioner poverty: encouraging take-up of entitlements (ISBN 9780102919578) examined efforts by the Department for Work and Pensions to increase the take-up of benefits by pensioners; and it was followed by a report from the Committee of Public Accounts (ISBN 9780215009340) that made a number of recommendations. Following from a subsequent report by the NAO (HCP 1178-I, session 2005-06; ISBN 9780102942316) published in July 2006, this report examines the reasons for unclaimed entitlements, the progress that has been made in encouraging the take-up of benefits since 2003 and the scope for further improvement. Findings include that despite considerable progress at the national and local level to tackle pensioner poverty, there are still over one million pensioners who are not claiming Pension Credits, almost a third of eligible pensioners. Low take-up rates are highlighted amongst older pensioners, those from ethnic minorities and those living in rural areas. The Pension Service needs to improve its co-ordination of partnership work with other health and housing service providers and local groups; and, given the complexity of the benefits system, the DWP needs to develop a target relating to take-up rates for Attendance Allowance and a system that would allow pensioners to claim linked benefits through a single transaction.

Tackling Pensioner Poverty

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Author : Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

Tackling Pensioner Poverty written by Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons. Committee of Public Accounts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.

Government statistics estimate that two million pensioners live in low-income households, yet significant numbers do not claim the welfare benefits to which they are entitled. Following on from a report by the National Audit Office on initiatives to encourage take-up of benefits (HCP 37, session 2002-03; ISBN 0102919577), the Committee findings include that the complexity of the benefits system creates major barriers and that many pensioners find it difficult to obtain information. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has begun to focus on initiatives to raise awareness of benefits eligibility and availability amongst pensioners and their relatives as well as other key health care professionals. The creation of the Pension Service is a positive step, and its success will depend upon the setting of stretching take-up targets and improving data quality. Examples of good practice in partnership working with other agencies should be identified by the DWP and disseminated more widely to ensure that resources are targeted effectively. Weaknesses in the IT systems used to administer benefits need to be addressed to simplify processes and improve customer service.

Tackling Pensioner Poverty

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Author : Great Britain. National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002

Tackling Pensioner Poverty written by Great Britain. National Audit Office and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Elderly poor categories.

In 2000-01, there were two million pensioners living in low-income households in Britain, yet significant numbers do not claim the welfare benefits to which they are entitled. This report examines the activities of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to tackle pensioner poverty by encouraging pensioners to take up their benefit entitlements, as well as the barriers to take-up and options to address this problem. Findings include: the complexity of the benefits system, the way it is administered, and pensioners' attitudes to claiming benefits all create barriers to take-up; pensioners' knowledge is poorest about benefits that supplement low incomes, those for disabled people, and for those people with caring responsibilities; and the creation of the Pension Service in 2002 is a major opportunity to establish a more pro-active approach, in partnership with other agencies, to promoting take-up than under the Benefits Agency. There is considerable scope for increasing take-up through more systematic and focused application of best practice, including targeted take-up campaigns by voluntary bodies.

Tackling Pensioner Poverty

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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2009-07-30

Tackling Pensioner Poverty written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Work and Pensions Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-30 with Political Science categories.

The level of pensioner poverty has declined markedly since 1997. However, there are still 2 million pensioners in poverty and 1.1 million who live on below 50% of median income. The Committee considers this to be unacceptable, and in this report looks at what more the Government could do to lift pensioners out of poverty. Pension Credit has lifted large numbers of pensioners out of poverty. Take-up of Pension Credit improved rapidly after its introduction, but has since levelled off with many eligible pensioners still not claiming. Despite the best efforts of the Pension Disability and Carers Service (PDCS) it is seeing diminishing returns for its efforts. Take-up of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit amongst pensioners has also declined since 1997. Improving take-up of all three benefits would markedly improve pensioner poverty. Local Authorities need to work much more closely with PDCS, to ensure that information on people who may be eligible for Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are (with permission) exchanged in both directions. This is not done at present and should therefore be trialled and depending on its success applied nationally. The Department has put a lot of effort into encouraging pensioners to claim Pension Credit, then directing them towards other benefits. The Committee concludes that there should be a single phone line for all three benefits.The lack of data PDCS collects on Pension Credit take-up, especially amongst vulnerable groups is a disappointment for the Committee and makes it very difficult for them to suggest ways to effectively target these groups.The automaticity pilots introduced in the Welfare Reform Bill is welcomed as is the Department taking a long term approach and seeking to find innovative ways to improve take-up. Among other benefits the Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) is looked at, and also the differences between Disability Living Allowance (DLA) payable to those who become disabled under 65, and Attendance Allowance (AA), payable to those who become disabled after the age of 65. The Committee were impressed by the model used by Service Canada, which provides advice on all federal benefits, and provides signposting to other services. While no pensioner should be expected to work after 65, many would like to. Working longer can allow them to maintain social contacts, and to defer claiming a pension, something that can have a positive effect on their future income. The Committee calls for the Default Retirement Age to be abolished and for protection from discrimination for older workers to be strengthened, to ensure that every pensioner who wishes to can continue working. Past recessions have led to disproportionate numbers of older workers over 50 losing their jobs and never working again. The Department must not allow this to happen again.

Poverty In Scotland

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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2007-12-20

Poverty In Scotland written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-20 with Political Science categories.

Incorporating HC 168-i to x, session 2006-07

Opportunity Age

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Author : Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2005

Opportunity Age written by Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Family & Relationships categories.

Dated March 2005. - 2 vols. not sold separately. Contents: Vol. 1: [Report]; Vol. 2: A social portrait of ageing in the UK: a snapshot of key trends and evidence.

Blair S Britain 1997 2007

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Author : Anthony Seldon
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2007-09-20

Blair S Britain 1997 2007 written by Anthony Seldon and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-20 with Political Science categories.

Tony Blair has dominated British political life for more than a decade. Like Margaret Thatcher before him, he has changed the terms of political debate and provoked as much condemnation as admiration. At the end of his era in power, this book presents a wide-ranging overview of the achievements and failures of the Blair governments. Bringing together Britain's most eminent academics and commentators on British politics and society, it examines the effect of the Prime Minister and his administration on the machinery of government, economic and social policy and foreign relations. Combining serious scholarship with clarity and accessibility, this book represents the authoritative verdict on the impact of the Blair years on British politics and society.

A More Equal Society

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Author : Hills, John
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2005-01-12

A More Equal Society written by Hills, John and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-12 with Political Science categories.

As the Labour government approaches the end of its second term in office there is a need to assess the welfare issues that have been put into place and examine what has been achieved. 'Poverty, Inequality and Exclusion' brings together the expertise of a range of authors to provide this evaluation.