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> In England they tried not to have an online presence because, "we don't want to make it too easy for people to apply." Source?
by ocharles 8y ago
> In England they tried not to have an online presence because, "we don't want to make it too easy for people to apply."
Source?
- philbarr 8y agoI'm afraid I can't say since I suspect it would break an NDA. EDIT: Best Start Grant is public info though [0] [0] https://www.gov.scot/policies/social-security/best-start-grant/ https://www.gov.scot/policies/social-security/best-start-gra...
- anigbrowl 8y agoIf it's important enough that people should be aware of it, it's important enough to break an NDA over, although that might require a technical workaround such as posting under a throwaway account. Since this comment is already attached to your name that's impractical here, but it might be worth keeping in mind for other forums. Someone may object that contracts are sacred. I don't care about contracts that are designed to conceal or perpetuate abusive behavior.
- DanBC 8y agoThere's undoubtedly a hostile environment for people claiming benefit in England. Here's some discussion from judges: https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilydugan/most-dwp-benefits-cases-which-reach-court-are-based-on-bad https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilydugan/most-dwp-benefits-cases-...
- ocharles 8y agoI'm well aware there's a hostile environment, but if we're going to spread quotes I'd like them to be backed up.