Overpayments – Prioritising recovery of Housing Benefit

HBINFO is delighted to offer a workshop day on “overpayments – improving recovery”.

The introduction of Universal Credit will see a large legacy debt owed to local government. HB overpayments may not be able to be recovered from Universal Credit payments automatically and of course there will be no Housing Benefit left to deduct from. With over £1.5 billon outstanding in Housing Benefit debt, this is likely to be a major concern for local authorities.

In the morning, we will look at the key welfare reforms and how these will and are impacting on debt recovery. Latest information on caselaw, how DHP’s can help with recovery, the latest on bankruptcy and similar topical issues.

The afternoon will be spent looking at the new powers to recover overpayments direct from employers….the law and the safeguards needed. Hbinfo’s view is that these powers should be implemented immediately…the debt is the local authorities and it is getting older.

As well as a number of presentations and practical exercises, the day will specifically include the latest legislation and case law updates.This also covers refreshments, lunch and all training materials.

As well as a number of presentations and practical exercises, the day will specifically include the latest legislation and case law updates.This also covers refreshments, lunch and all training materials.
Fees  are £275 per delegate, £375 for non-members,  book THREE places on any ONE course (on the same day) and a fourth delegate may attend the same event or another event of equal value absolutely free within nine months.

All courses start at 09.15 for a PROMPT 9.30 start and we aim to conclude at 16.30

About the presenter:

Peter de la Mothe has nearly 35 years experience in the Housing Benefit field and brings a wealth of experience in dealing with overpayments and their recovery to this course. He is a regular writer and speaker on Housing Benefit issues