MSE News: Campaigners call for action to fix 'absurd' universal credit flaws

MSE_Helen_K

Campaigners have called on the Government to fix "absurd flaws" with the benefits system that prevent vulnerable people from getting help from family and friends to manage their universal credit accounts. Without this help, campaigners warn claimants ultimately risk losing their benefits...

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'Campaigners call for action to fix 'absurd' universal credit flaws stopping vulnerable people getting help managing benefits'

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calcotti

MSE_Helen_K said: Click reply below to discuss. 

That somewhat contradicts the headline notice about this board which is marked as not the place for discussions of policy
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/365935/its-about-helping-people-get-their-entitlement-not-about-benefits-policy#latest

Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy!
..to discuss the benefits system itself and issues around it, the appropriate place isn't here but the Discussion time Board

 - but the discussion time forum board is currently closed.

Moderators - please me clear. is this a discussion forum or not? I prefer keeping support and discussion separate.

MSE_Helen_K

calcotti said:

MSE_Helen_K said: Click reply below to discuss. 

That somewhat contradicts the headline notice about this board which is marked as not the place for discussions of policy
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/365935/its-about-helping-people-get-their-entitlement-not-about-benefits-policy#latest

Its about helping people get their entitlement! Not about benefits policy!
..to discuss the benefits system itself and issues around it, the appropriate place isn't here but the Discussion time Board

 - but the discussion time forum board is currently closed.

Moderators - please me clear. is this a discussion forum or not? I prefer keeping support and discussion separate.

Hi calcotti, 
The MSE Forum team agree and this has been moved to Campaigns Corner - thanks for flagging. 
Best wishes,
Helen