Welfare changes

Welfare changes in Northern Ireland

The Benefit Cap is a limit on the amount of benefit a household can receive

Personal Independence Payment helps people who have a disability or long-term health condition

Universal Credit is a payment for people over 18 but under State Pension age who are on a low income or out of work

An independent Welfare Changes Helpline is available if you need help or advice about any of the changes to the welfare system.

Welfare Reforms will limit the amount of time ESA based on contributions can be paid to some customers ...more

How you dispute social security decision in Northern Ireland changed on 23 May 2016

Social Sector Size Criteria has changed how Housing Benefit is calculated for tenants in social housing

Finance Support is available to help people in times of financial crisis or need ...more

If you do not follow the rules when claiming a benefit, a sanction may be applied

If you think someone is committing benefit fraud, you can report them and stop them taking money from the people who need it most ...more

Your employer may be asked to deduct benefit overpayments that you owe from your pay

Supplementary payments are available to support people who may lose out under the welfare changes

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