1. That the grant agreement for the provision of Welfare Benefits Advice Information and Support be extended for two additional years from 1 April 2014.
2. That the service remains with the current lead provider Surrey Disabled
People’s Partnership (SDPP) on behalf of the “getWIS£” consortium.
Reason for Decisions:
There is a continuing demand from residents of Surrey for advice, information and support about welfare benefits especially with regard to changes as a result of the Welfare Reform Act (2012). From 1 April 2013, the providers have seen 1,448 people and helped them claim £940,416 of benefits they were entitled to.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee]