CPAG represented the appellant in a challenge to the universal credit (UC) rules that prevent certain 19 year olds who are in full-time, non-advanced education from being included in their parents’ UC claim, while they are also prevented from claiming UC in their own right, on the basis that the provisions are discriminatory and irrational. The appeal was heard by the First-tier Tribunal on 24 November and was dismissed.

September's eBulletin is about the issues facing ill or disabled UC claimants, including work-related requirements while waiting for an assessment and limited capability for work or work-related activity problems for older claimants.

This month the eBulletin is about using online universal credit accounts, including switching from an online account to phone and paper and when not to use the change of circumstances tab.

Universal credit overpayment recovery caselaw, Access courses and benefits, and claiming benefits when a course ends.

Students and universal credit – award administration, Scottish child payment and young carer grant.

Students and benefits eLearning course and Universal credit for Ukrainian students.

Extension of Scottish child payment to under 16s, changes to the best start grant, Young Patients Family Fund and the Adjudicator’s Report.

This month our eBulletin is about personal independence payment, including the latest on delays, how questions appear on the digital PIP2 form and possible changes to the PIP rules.

Missing best start foods cards, benefit cap and migration to universal credit.

A recap of what the Early Warning System has achieved in 2022.