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Social Welfare Law
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Welfare Reform Act 2012

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Summary

Introduced Universal Credit, replacing six legacy benefits with a single means-tested payment. Reformed the welfare system, introduced benefit caps, and restructured disability benefits.

Key Points

  • Universal Credit replaces six legacy benefits
  • Benefit cap limits total household benefits
  • Personal Independence Payment replaces DLA for adults
  • Work capability assessments for ESA/UC

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