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@The_SSAC

The Social Security Advisory Committee provides independent & impartial advice to Govt on social security & welfare. Read our blogs: http://ssac.blog.gov.uk

Westminster, London, SW1H 9NA

Joined April 2013

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SSAC@The_SSAC · Feb 3

*SSAC VACANCIES* You have just 1 week left to submit an application! Still undecided on whether this is for you? Dr Suzy Walton joined us a year ago - read about her experience and the importance of diversity in delivering high quality advice 👇ssac.blog.gov.uk/2025/02/03/the…

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SSAC@The_SSAC · Jul 23

*NEW BLOG* Recently introduced legislative framework - originally recommended by SSAC in 2021 - enables faster response to humanitarian crises 👇 ssac.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/23/new…

The_SSAC's tweet card. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) laid emergency regulations last week to ensure that people recently evacuated by the government from Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories could...

SSAC@The_SSAC · Jul 4

*NEW BLOG* As the consultation on @DWPgovuk's 'Pathways to Work' Green Paper drew to a close this week, Dr Stephen Brien reflects on our initial engagement with, and advice to, the Department on its proposals for disability benefit reform👇 ssac.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/04/our…

The_SSAC's tweet card. Few challenges facing the country are more significant than ensuring our social security system provides the right support for people with disabilities and severe or chronic health conditions,...

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SSAC@The_SSAC · Mar 21

*NEW BLOG* SSAC Chair, Dr Stephen Brien, reflects on echoes of the Committee's earlier advice in @DWPgovuk's 'Reforming Benefits and Support' Green Paper 👇 ssac.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/21/ref…

The_SSAC's tweet card. It is not uncommon that the Social Security Advisory Committee's recommendations, while not wholly accepted at the time they are made, feature in some shape or form in policy announcements in the...

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Prof Gráinne McKeever@McKeeverGrainne · Feb 4

DWP's plan is to re-consult on the WCA descriptor changes alongside the Green Paper on wider health and disability reforms which it expects to be published in the Spring. See the correspondence with @The_SSAC for details: gov.uk/government/pub… 2/2

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SSAC@The_SSAC · Feb 4

In May 2024 @The_SSAC received regulations on changes to #WorkCapabilityAssessment descriptors. A General Election meant scrutiny couldn't be completed. A judicial review has since found the consultation for these changes was unlawful and DWP has withdrawn the regs, but ... 1/2

SSSAC@The_SSAC · Feb 4

*UPDATE* Following the recent judgment in the judicial review into the lawfulness of the consultation on the WCA descriptor changes, the draft regulations which would have delivered those changes are withdrawn by DWP. More information 👇 gov.uk/government/pub…

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SSAC@The_SSAC · Jan 30

*SSAC VACANCIES* Have you ever wondered how SSAC's impartial and informed advice makes for better law? SSAC member Professor Stephen Hardy explains all👇 ssac.blog.gov.uk/2025/01/30/hav…

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SSAC@The_SSAC · Jan 27

*SSAC VACANCIES* Do you have the skills & experience to help shape impartial, credible, evidence-based advice to @DWPgovuk's ministers? But still not sure whether this role is for you..? Take a look at SSAC member Daphne Hall's reflections on her 1st year with us👇 @karaokedaf

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SSAC@The_SSAC · Jan 16

*SSAC VACANCIES* Interested in providing impartial, credible, evidence-based advice to @DWPgovuk's Secretary of State? Do you have the necessary skills & experience? Then why not apply to join us?👇 …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/7776 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 10 FEBRUARY.

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