Capita Conferences announce details of their Universal Credit Conference

March 30, 2015 - PRLog -- The phased implementation of Universal Credit (UC) has begun, making it essential that you are ready. With the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aiming for all Job Centres to offer UC by 2016, now is the time to gain practical strategies for smoothing the transition in your area.

Bringing together housing associations and local authorities from pilot areas, this event gives you an opportunity to learn how to overcome barriers to implementation. Do not miss this opportunity to prepare for the implementation of Universal Credit, and to ensure stronger incentives for claimants to enter and progress into work.

Expert Speakers Include:

Chair: Rachael Badger, Head of Policy Research for Families, Welfare and Work, Citizens Advice

Keynote: Invited Representative, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

David Finch, Senior Economic Analyst, Resolution Foundation, Worked on the final report for the Resolution Foundation review of Universal Credit (Spring 2015)

Keith Aubrey, Strategic Director, Melton Borough Council, One of the Universal Credit Pilots

Stephanie Noyce, Head of Financial and Digital Inclusion, Affinity Sutton

Sheila Davies, Strategic Director, Newport City Council, One of the Universal Credit Pilots

Clare Laxton, Public Policy Manager, Women’s Aid, Women’s Aid and TUC released a report on ‘Women’s Experience of Financial Abuse and Potential Implications for Universal Credit’ (March 2015)

Sarah Pope, Senior Policy Researcher, Citizens Advice

Paul Wilding, Revenues and Benefits Programme Manager, Oxford City Council

Website: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferences/detail/article/universal-credit-conference.html?code=SMMK

Brochure: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=Universal_Credit.pdf&code=SMMK

Contact: Aoife Grimes on 020 7960 7720 or aoife.grimes@capita.co.uk

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