welfare reform – The Barnet Group

Task force gives specialist help for residents affected by the benefit cap

andrzej.perkins2023-11-13T13:06:22+00:00August 6th, 2013|

A multi-agency task force has been launched in Barnet to support households likely to be affected by the benefit cap. The team combines staff from Barnet Council, Barnet Homes and Jobcentre Plus, and will primarily focus on supporting affected households into work, with some support to find affordable accommodation where necessary. The cap was [...]

New film highlights benefits impact on Barnet families

andrzej.perkins2016-01-11T14:53:41+00:00February 15th, 2013|

Hundreds of individuals and families living in council homes in Barnet can find out more about the impact that national benefits changes will have on their lives thanks to a new Barnet Homes film. The film - 'Benefits changes - what you need to know' - looks at new under-occupation rules which will reduce housing [...]