Capita’s National Conference on Welfare Reform in Wales – Monday 9th July 2012 – Cardiff

May 2, 2012 - PRLog -- Through the Welfare Reform Act, the Coalition Government is introducing a simpler, more transparent benefit system aiming to ‘make work pay’. With 18.4% of the working age population claiming welfare benefits and the highest level of disabled receiving DLA, Wales has a greater dependence on benefits than in Great Britain as a whole*.

These imminent changes will have a far-reaching impact on claimants, local communities and those managing the transition to the new welfare system.
Capita’s 2nd Welfare Reform in Wales Conference comes at a crucial time. Providing delegates from Local Authorities, Housing Associations and the Third and Voluntary Sector with the tools to prepare for the implementation of the Act. Attend this timely conference to gain an understanding of:

How households in Wales receiving more than one benefit will be affected and how the Universal Credit will work in practice

Strategies for maximising income, reducing outgoings and tackling debt in partnership with vulnerable claimants

Changes to Housing Benefit and how tenants with a spare bedroom will be affected
The impact on disabled people

With a line up of strategic policy leaders and innovative practitioners take this opportunity to question our expert speakers. Equip yourself with knowledge and guidance on the key changes to the welfare system and ways to overcome the challenges in implementing them.

*National Assembly Wales, Welfare Statistics, September 2011

Speakers include:
Jeremy Groombridge, Director – Implementation and Delivery, Universal Credit Programme, Department for Work and Pensions
Rhian Davies, Chief Executive, Disability Wales
Chair: Nick Bennett, Chief Executive, Community Housing Cymru
Fran Targett, Director, Citizens Advice Cymru
Martin Brown, Director Work Services Wales and Employers, Department for Work and Pensions
John Puzey, Director, Shelter Cymru
Ian Simpson, Director of Community Housing and Support, Bron Afon Community
Housing
Darren Griffiths, Strategic Manager - Children and Young People, Gwynedd Council


Website:   http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/public-sector-conferen...

Brochure: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/pdfgen.html?filename=W...

Contact: Susannah Ellis – 02072020571 / Susannah.ellis@capita.co.uk