Effectiveness of measures taken to tackle inequalities

Question 1

Personal Independence payment (PIP) Example

Answer 1

7 out of 10 people who appealed in court against the decision to deny them disability benefits were successful

Question 2

Personal Independence payment (PIP) balance Example

Answer 2

Over 1000 people have died while formally challenging their benefit award

Question 3

Scottish child payment Example

Answer 3

The payment has helped more than 108,000 children and has the potential to help 133,000

Question 4

Scottish child payment balance Example

Answer 4

Child poverty is rising in Scotland, currently at 26%, one and four

Question 5

Furlough Example

Answer 5

The scheme has supported 11.6 million jobs

Question 6

Furlough balance Example

Answer 6

1 million jobs were feared to be at risk due to the end of the scheme especially in industries like air travel. However this did not happen and furlough was a success

Question 7

Universal Credit Example

Answer 7

During Covid it’s estimated that universal credit saved 650,000 people from falling into poverty

Question 8

Universal Credit balance Example 

Answer 8

Claimants can receive advance payment, but need to be paid back and the amount is taken off future payments