Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Accepted
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The design of Universal Credit creates risks for women’s financial independence, which can have severe...
Conclusion
The design of Universal Credit creates risks for women’s financial independence, which can have severe consequences for women in abusive relationships. These risks have been heightened over the pandemic as other opportunities for economic support have been limited. They now also affect many more households given the rise in claimant numbers.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government describes existing tools and resources, such as the District Provision Tool, Complex Needs Toolkits, and Bite Size learning products, which are available to work coaches to identify claimant needs and provide support. It also notes that UC guidance is published annually.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 14 May 2021. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗