Policy in Practice research on unclaimed Attendance Allowance featured on Martin Lewis Money Show Live Our new research finds that over 1.1 million pension age households are missing out on £5.2 billion unclaimed Attendance Allowance. The findings this month have been featured on BBC Scotland, MSE monthly newsletter and Martin Lewis Money Show Live
Unclaimed benefits in your
region: Over £1 billion identified in the North East Policy in Practice is delving into the findings of our Missing Out report, spotlighting the unclaimed support figures by region. Alongside our discussion on unclaimed support in Scotland, our recent report for the North East Child Poverty Commission uncovers over £1 billion of unclaimed support in the North East
Almost 11,000 Pension Credit letters sent via LIFT in February; £8 million of previously unclaimed support taken up in year 1 February launches the second year of our London wide Pension Credit campaign. Funded by the Greater London Authority, the campaign launches across 23 London boroughs. This campaign is a great example of how the government can better utilise data to accurately identify who is missing out on unclaimed support. Read our blog for three actionable steps toward better data sharing
New partnerships to support financially vulnerable customers missing out on support: Welcome to DebtStream, Fair4All and Lightning Reach Policy in Practice is working with the finance sector to connect vulnerable customers to support. We enable partners to directly inform customers of their eligibility for support and maximise their income. We're honored to spearhead the latest income maximization initiative under the Zopa and ClearScore led Fintech Pledge 2025. Learn more about our work with the financial sector in our recent
webinar
Pensioners applying for Pension Credit have until 5 March to the receive next Cost of Living payment This is worth an extra one off payment of £299. Our Pension Credit campaign in partnership with the Greater London Authority and Age UK London will inform 10,000 pensions of their entitlement to the support. Do you know (or are you) an ill or disabled person of state pension age? If so you may also be missing out on unclaimed Attendance Allowance.
Policy in Practice is a finalist for the LGC Awards 2024 with Haringey Council
Policy in Practice and Haringey Council are shortlisted in the LGC Awards 2024 Economic Development category for our combined work to reduce barriers to work for young people and families with children. Haringey Council has a strong track record of using its administrative data to unlock insights using Policy in Practice’s LIFT platform.
Big congratulations also go to Gravesham Borough Council who are nominated for Council of the Year. Islington Council, also a LIFT client, is a finalist in the leading inclusive futures through technology category.
We are thrilled to work with many other local authorities who have also reached this year's LGC Award finals.
A big welcome to our newest LIFT and Better Off Calculator clients
Modelling council tax support schemes: automation, banding, generosity and beyond
Wednesday 27 March, 10.30 to 11.45
Join us to hear about the modelling of automated Council Tax Reduction Schemes (CTRS) for local authorities, and how they are increasing collection rates and reducing staff costs.
Webinar replay: How the debt sector is connecting people to support
As bills continue to rise many households have had to borrow money to cover regular expenses, with 76% of credit card users struggling to repay their monthly balances. At the same time, our analysis shows that £19
billion of support is unclaimed every year. Now, more than ever, people need this support.
Our webinar explores the factors driving financial vulnerability, how the debt and collections sector is closing this support gap and what others can learn from their approaches.
Over the coming weeks, Policy in Practice will be attending the IRRV Regional Forums across the UK.
If you are attending and would like to find out more about unclaimed support in your region, come and speak to a member of the team. Alternatively, you
can find out how much support is unclaimed in your region here.
Blogs you may have missed
Missing out: Over £1 billion in support is unclaimed in North East England each year
by Rachael Walker
New research for the North East Child Poverty Commission identifies over £1 billion in unclaimed support in North East England. Read why
Unlocking impact: Top 10 features in the Better Off Calculator
by Genevieve Orford
Read about six new features of our Better Off Calculator that are new for 2024 plus four favourite features that our clients love. Read more
Jobs at Policy in Practice
We’re always looking for people who are hungry to drive change and make a difference. The compelling work we do, together with the benefits we
give and the career prospects we offer, make Policy in Practice a great place to work.
