NAWRA has responded to the DWP’s consultation on proposed changes to the work capability assessment. Read our response. Our final paragraph concludes – ‘In summary, NAWRA completely opposes all these proposals. The government should focus on genuine support which will take time, resources, and skill. If it goes ahead with any of these proposals that cut financial support to, and Read more
NAWRA is holding a one-day ‘Benefits and Pensions‘ training course free to NAWRA members. About the training course Pensions can have a complex relationship with benefits and, at this time of increasing financial pressure, we are seeing more people making use of them as a resource outside a regular retirement income. This session looks at a number of issues which Read more
NAWRA has responded to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into safeguarding vulnerable claimants. Thanks very much to all members who contributed and to Daphne Hall (rightsnet) for drafting the submission.
We’re looking for a host for our next conference. It is due to take place on Zoom on Wednesday 6 December 2023 (1.00pm – 4.00pm) and Thursday 7 December 2023 (9.30am – 1.00pm). NAWRA will provide the Zoom licence and technical support. As host organisation, your role is to invite the speakers and put together the agenda. The NAWRA committee Read more
Thanks to everyone who came along to NAWRA’s autumn 2023 conference on Zoom last week. Slides and video from the conference sessions are now available in the members area of our website. Not a member? Find out more about joining