Welfare Rights – Voluntary Sector speak out

The Future of the Welfare Rights Unit has been delayed. The statement from the Council as to what can be found here

http://www.barnet.gov.uk/index/council-democracy/consultations/welfare-rights-unit-budget-consultation.htm

To view the Equalities Impact Assessment online click here

http://www.barnet.gov.uk/equality-impact-assessment-welfare-rights-unit-feb09.pdf

The Council have published a report to say that other agencies will be able to provide the services when the Unit is deleted

http://www.barnet.gov.uk/comparison-welfare-related-service-feb09.pdf

This seems at odds with the content of a letter that was sent to UNISON from Forum for Advice and Information in Barnet (FAIB)

To view online click here