There are fresh concerns that people on low incomes will
struggle to access the digital service for Universal Credit, according to new
research from the National Housing Federation. According to a new survey of
working age social housing tenants affected by the welfare reforms conducted by
Ipsos MORI:
·
Four in ten (40%) affected by welfare reforms
don’t have internet access, and a further 30% say they would not be confident
making a benefit application online
·
Nine in ten (92%) would prefer benefits to be
paid direct to their landlord rather than their own accounts
·
Two thirds (68%) of those who manage money on a
short term basis are not confident
budgeting monthly
A full report based on the findings of the survey is due
for publication in May. Read more on the NHF website.
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