Written Statement - HCWS528<\/a> outlined the implicit consent arrangements for MPs.<\/p>Where explicit consent is needed it can be quickly given in different ways. For example, claimants only need to put a note in their journal to give consent; this is a far simpler and more straightforward process than in legacy systems. Once consent is given, advisers will work with the claimant\u2019s representatives.<\/p>
In our response to the Social Security Advisory Committee we agreed to explore options for improving the process of explicit consent in relation to Universal Credit in collaboration with the Committee to consider how current practices could be enhanced and to publish a report on our joint conclusions.<\/p>"}
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The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 will report before the end of the year. The Government will consider its findings and respond in due course. The Review will make recommendations to Government for how it should improve the Act, including on improving the protection of people\u2019s rights and considering how detentions might be reduced, but it was not commissioned to have a direct influence on legislation or practice.<\/p>"}
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The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 will report before the end of the year. The Government will consider its findings and respond in due course. The Review will make recommendations to Government for how it should improve the Act, including on improving the protection of people\u2019s rights and considering how detentions might be reduced, but it was not commissioned to have a direct influence on legislation or practice.<\/p>"}
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The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 will report before the end of the year. The Government will consider its findings and respond in due course. The Review will make recommendations to Government for how it should improve the Act, including on improving the protection of people\u2019s rights and considering how detentions might be reduced, but it was not commissioned to have a direct influence on legislation or practice.<\/p>"}
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Universal Credit (UC) advances are available to claimants as a form of budgeting support, allowing them to better manage their finances. In most cases an advance would be repaid through a series of monthly deductions from their ongoing UC entitlement. The claimant is able to select the amount of time over which they repay their advance, currently up to a maximum of 12 months.<\/p>
<\/p>
If an advance is not recovered from the associated benefit claim because the claim ends or there was no entitlement to that benefit, the outstanding balance is treated as if it were an overpayment and referred to the Department\u2019s Debt Management team to arrange recovery.<\/p>
<\/p>
Where a debtor dies and leaves outstanding Social Security debt, the Department becomes a creditor of the estate and will then make a claim for these debts from the estate. Where it is established that there is no estate the outstanding balance is written off.<\/p>"}
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The Home Office publishes quarterly figures on the number of asylum seek-ers housed in dispersed accommodation, including under Section 95, by lo-cal authority in the Immigration Statistics release, in table as_16q and 17q in volume 4 of the Asylum data tables. These are available at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-statistics-july-to-september-2017/list-of-tables#asylum<\/a><\/p>This does not include those asylum seekers who are accommodated with friends and family, and who are not in receipt of support.<\/p>"}
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Being vulnerable covers a wide range of factors, not just those related to having health conditions and disabilities and as such no medical evidence is necessary to demonstrate vulnerability.<\/p>
<\/p>
The managed migration process is being designed to ensure a smooth transition of continuous support for all claimants, especially the most vulnerable. The Department is working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that the managed migration process works for everyone.<\/p>
<\/p>
Managed migration will commence in July 2019 during which up to 10,000 claimants will be migrated as part of the testing phase. This gradual and steady approach will allow us to ensure that the process works for everyone.<\/p>"}
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We have improved how our Work Coaches and Case Workers view the claimant\u2019s<\/p>
Universal Credit account so they can identify a vulnerable claimant, in order to tailor the support they need. This may include contacting the claimant\u2019s healthcare professional.<\/p>
<\/p>
We are taking a slow, measured approach to managed migration and this will allow for on-going evaluation of the process to ensure that it is working successfully and will allow us to refine our methods to support claimants.<\/p>
<\/p>
Where it is identified that existing benefit claimants are vulnerable or have complex needs and they have not made a new UC claim by the deadline day, their existing benefit claims are not terminated. This can be delayed until the claimant feels comfortable continuing with the managed migration process or for a home visit to be arranged to help them make a new UC claim.<\/p>"}
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