Recommendation 22

Differences in rules mean that it is not straightforward to award one benefit based on information provided for another without changes in legislation. We look forward to seeing the consultation on the Government’s proposed merger of Housing Benefit and Pension Credit and how the challenges arising from the differences are proposed to be overcome. In addition, we heard that in the case of carers, there is a specific change that could be made to increase Pension Credit take-up. (Conclusion, Paragraph 119)