Submitted by Pesach Neiman on Tuesday 28th November 2023
Published on Tuesday 12th December 2023
Current status: Open
Open until: Wednesday 12th June 2024
Current Signatures: 2,361
(count is updated approximately hourly)
Relevant Departments
Do not suspend Universal Credit payments while reviewing claims
We urge the Government not to suspend payments when it is reviewing Universal Credit claims. The current practice can cause severe financial hardships for claimants who depend on these funds for essential living expenses.
The suspension of payments can create a ripple effect, exacerbating the very hardships the Universal Credit system aims to alleviate. Families and individuals, some of whom are already vulnerable, can find themselves in situations where meeting basic needs becomes a daily struggle. This contradicts the fundamental goal of the welfare system to provide support and stability to those who need it most.
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