Housing professionals are working proactively to
counteract the changes brought about by universal credit before migration moves
tenants onto the benefit. The CIH have identified five top tips based on these
experiences.
1. Speak
to possible universal credit claimants at the right time
2. Help
tenants to build up savings or get rent accounts into credit
3. Identify
who will win and lose from a move onto universal credit
4. Run
a direct payment pilot or programme with your local council
5. Upgrade
IT systems to improve efficiency and knowledge
Read more on the CIH website.
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