Monday, December 20, 2010

Turn2us News: New Year benefits changes; benevolent sector research; Happy Christmas!

Welcome to the December issue of the Turn2us e-bulletin - the last one of 2010. Read on for the latest news about
Turn2us services and our plans for 2011.


 Image of bills Turn2us scores highly in annual review

Interim results from the second annual review of Turn2us have shown exceptionally high satisfaction rates with the service and an increase in benefits and grants income achieved through our website and helpline.

Read more about the outcomes from the Turn2us evaluation


Successful Turn2us training initiatives

Our successful training initiatives with Action for Blind People and Care & Repair Wales have meant that more intermediaries will be able to make use of the Turn2us Benefits Checker and Grants Search to support their clients.

Read more about these training initiatives

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Changes to benefits in the New Year

As a result of the Government's spending review, there will be numerous changes to the benefits system, including Housing Benefit and Tax Credits, over the next 12 months. Turn2us News will keep you informed as they happen.

Read more about benefits changes in January


How will Universal Credit work?

Universal Credit is a new means-tested benefit that will come into force in 2013. Turn2us has published an easy-to-understand guide to the Comprehensive Spending Review which includes an overview of Universal Credit.

Download our guide to the Comprehensive Spending Review (PDF file size 454kb)

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EFC logo mark We need charitable funds to contribute to our benevolent sector research

Elizabeth Finn Care is researching the issues faced by the UK benevolent sector at a time of economic uncertainty. If you work for a charitable fund, please take a few minutes to complete an online survey to help create a picture of the sector today and the challenges it faces in the future.

Complete our benevolent sector survey (link opens in a new window)


Our next e-bulletin will reach you in January 2011 so in the meantime; have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

From everyone at Turn2us.





 

 

Visit us: www.turn2us.org.uk
Call us: 0808 802 2000
Email us: info@turn2us.org.uk

Elizabeth Finn Care is a charity registered in England and Wales: 207812 and Scotland: SC040987. Turn2us is part of Elizabeth Finn Care.

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