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Help and support available Government changes to welfare reform
Zeke, Andy, Karen and Leslie from the Emlpoyment Support Team are here to help you
In March, the government plans to invest £1 billion in employment support measures to help disabled and long-term sick people back into work.
Find your way forward with our Employment Support Team Did you know that all Southway tenants can access free career support with our dedicated Employment Support Team? Together, Karen, Zeke, Leslie and Andy work to help our tenants begin their employment journey, look at their options or make a career change. Lisa, a Southway tenant who recently secured a job with the NHS after speaking to our team told us. “I was really nervous because I’ve not had an interview for ten years, maybe more… but they put me at ease straight away.” Every Thursday, you’ll find our team at Westcroft Community Centre for drop-in sessions where you can get help with: › CV writing › Job searching › Interview skills › Employment courses and events › And more… Simply drop in to 26 Westcroft Road, M20 6EF between 10am – 12pm for a chat, no appointment needed. Tenants can also access 1-to-1 Career Support every Wednesday and Friday by appointment.
Welfare Reform changes are still at the consultation phase and won’t come into effect until 2026. The aim of these changes is to cut the growing amount the UK spend on the welfare system by helping people to help themselves, whilst protecting the most vulnerable in society.
The reforms are based on five key principles:
Protecting disabled people who can’t and won’t ever be able to work and supporting them to live with dignity Delivering better and more tailored employment support to get more people off welfare and into work Stopping people from falling into long- term economic inactivity through early intervention and support Restoring trust and fairness in the system by fixing the broken assessment process that drives people into dependency on welfare Ensuring the system is financially sustainable to keep providing for those who need it most
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If you're worried about these changes, please get in touch. The best thing you can do is get advice early, so you know what to expect. If you’re worried about your benefits or just want to check you’re getting everything you’re entitled to, get in touch with Southway Housing’s Advice Team.
To find out more email EmploymentSupport@southwayhousing.co.uk or give us a call on 0161 448 4200
Call us on 0161 448 4200 or email adviceteamreferrals@southwayhousing.co.uk
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