There has been a widespread move towards hybrid working and office space downsizing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. NAWRA has published this good practice statement as a guide to office requirements for welfare rights staff that aims to ensure that professional standards can be upheld. It also highlights Read more…
NAWRA has submitted its response to the Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry into Health assessments for benefits. A big thank you to all those who took the time to respond to our survey and to Central England Law Centre and Warwick Law School who undertook the research into delays issuing Read more…
NAWRA has submitted a response to the Health and Disability Green Paper consultation. We have asked the government to focus on needs, not affordability and to provide support, not sanctions for disabled people. We have asked them to listen to and believe claimants and provide choices. We have also emphasised Read more…
Thanks to everyone who attended our conference hosted by Greenwich Council on 10 and 11 June 2021. The notes are now available in the members area. Not a NAWRA member? Read more about joining.
In April 2021, NAWRA clarified its membership policy. Membership of NAWRA is only available to organisations with policies, procedures and mechanisms in place that ensure that their clients can rely on receiving a quality assured service. Please note that we are unable to offer membership to ‘independent’ welfare rights advisers Read more…