October 2014

Catch 22 First Published 01 November 2014 These assessments are failing the test for vulnerable people, writes Graham Sharp NowMedical’s reports on whether or not someone is ‘vulnerable’ are standardised and formulaic, and based on what can best be described as a Catch 22 approach. So, if a homeless personRead More →

Without portfolio Sep 2000 First Published 01 September 2000 Backbench view: Steve Webb MP There is an element of the housing benefit system that raises the government around £230 million per year, affects 200,000 families and yet receives almost no attention. This hidden element is the system of non-dependant deductions.Read More →