Free webinar from Policy in Practice

Time: 10:30 – 11:45
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2026
Location: Online
Registration: Please click here for full details and registration

Changes to disability benefits are set to affect millions of low income households across the UK. Despite recent government concessions softening the immediate impact, significant changes remain on the horizon, with major implications for councils, NHS services and local support systems.

An increase to Universal Credit and investment in employment support is offset by changes to the health element of Universal Credit, putting additional pressure on already stretched services.

For councils, understanding who will be affected and preparing early will be key to avoiding deepening hardship in their communities.