A government trial that protects social landlords’ rent
accounts against the impact of Universal Credit is to be piloted by 20 councils
and housing associations. In its first public statement on the scheme, the DWP
said it would run the ‘trusted partner pilot’ to help “vulnerable tenants who
may struggle” with the government’s flagship welfare reform. Landlords
including First Choice Homes Oldham have been testing the scheme in the north
west of England. The new announcement expands the government’s trial to beyond
the north west and into other parts of England, Scotland and Wales. For an
opportunity to take part in the pilot, read more on the NHF website.
