Welfare Reform
The proposed welfare reforms have been widely described as the most radical shake up of the social security system in over 40 years. The aim of the reforms and subsequent Bill is to simplify the benefits system, improve work incentives to encourage claimants to move from benefits to work and reduce administration costs. However, the implementation of the changes will impact upon a significant percentage of the working age population in Northern Ireland.
How to survive the cuts
16 Sep 2014Nick Garbutt Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform
Northern Ireland is yet to feel the full force of austerity cuts and Welfare Reform is still not implemented. We spoke to the leader of England's charities to find out exactly what we can expect.
NICVA responds to Belfast Telegraph article on welfare reform
30 Apr 2014Seamus McAleavey Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform
On 15 April the Belfast Telegraph carried a story on NICVA's research into welfare reform.
Making Work Pay?
8 Nov 2013Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic EmpowermentEconomy, Welfare Reform
Are people in work really better off?
The Impact of Welfare Reform on Northern Ireland
24 Oct 2013Eoin Rooney Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public Affairs, Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Economy
This report estimates how the programme of welfare reform that began in 2010 impacts on Northern Ireland.
The Economic Impact of Welfare Reform
8 Oct 2013Eoin Rooney Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform
Last week CEE launched its fourth research report, this time on the issue of welfare reform.
NICVA meets Minister on Welfare Reform
1 Oct 2013Elizabeth Hendron Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform
Following a meeting with DSD Minister Nelson McCausland to discuss the recent report which showed that Northern Ireland is set to be hit harder by welfare reform than any other part of the UK, NICVA has written to OFMdFM to request an update.
Welfare Reform Bill update
20 Aug 2013Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform
The Social Security Agency (SSA) has recently released news on the passage of the Welfare Reform Bill (NI) 2012 through the NI Assembly.
Welfare reform: changes in the rates rebate scheme
1 Mar 2013Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform
As part of the welfare reform agenda changes will be made to the Rates Rebate Scheme in Northern Ireland. This will become an important issue for the voluntary and community sector as the reality of the welfare reform changes becomes clear.
Lord Freud meets with sector representatives at NICVA
29 Nov 2012Elizabeth Hendron Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform
Lord Freud, the Under Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and the Minister in charge of overseeing welfare reform, met with representatives of the voluntary and community sector at NICVA yesterday [Wednesday, 28 November 2012].
Assembly to scrutinise Welfare Reform Bill for Northern Ireland
25 Sep 2012Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Welfare Reform
Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland, has welcomed a move by the Northern Ireland Executive to begin the discussion on welfare reform, and NICVA proposes that the Assembly takes this opportunity for full scrutiny of the Bill.
