Welfare Reform Changes - Halton Housing Trust
Channel: Halton Housing
Date: 2012-06-29

Information on welfare reform changes in Halton.  Produced by Reason Digital.
Produced by Halton Housing Trust to explain the complex welfare benefit changes to its customers, the informative video is taking the housing world by storm and has generated over 30 enquiries from housing associations around the country wanting to replicate its key messages. 

In April 2013, people in receipt of housing benefit will see their payments reduced if they have unoccupied bedrooms in their homes. Dubbed the "bedroom tax", the reform means that many people will see a reduction in their benefit payments if they have a spare bedroom.

Universal Credit, a new single payment replacing a variety of means tested benefits will come into force in October 2013.

UPDATE: This video was correct at the time of production in June 2012. Since then changes to welfare benefits have occurred. Circumstances surrounding welfare benefits change frequently, therefore always undertake your own research to ensure accuracy. Halton Housing acknowledges the changes.