The Welfare Reform Act 2007 introduced significant changes to the UK's welfare system. It aimed to reduce dependency on benefits by encouraging employment through various support mechanisms. Key highlights include the introduction of the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to replace Incapacity Benefit and Income Support for new claimants, promoting conditionality with personalised employment plans, and stringent work capability assessments. The Act also focused on improving support for lone parents and individuals with disabilities, aiming for greater social inclusion and financial independence. The reforms were driven by a desire to modernise the welfare system and address economic inactivity.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALThe Welfare Reform Act 2007 introduced significant changes to the UK's welfare system. It aimed to reduce dependency on benefits by encouraging employment through various support mechanisms. Key highlights include the introduction of the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to replace Incapacity Benefit and Income Support for new claimants, promoting conditionality with personalised employment plans, and stringent work capability assessments. The Act also focused on improving support for lone parents and individuals with disabilities, aiming for greater social inclusion and financial independence. The reforms were driven by a desire to modernise the welfare system and address economic inactivity.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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