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(For information concerning the reform of the child support
scheme, originally intended to be from April 2002 but implemented
for new cases from March 2003, see our page "Changes
to Child Support". See also our State
Benefits page)
Child Poverty Action Group
Campaigns for changes in policy relating to poverty, leading
national and local campaigns that attack the root cause of
poverty. Provides research and information about poverty for
decision makers, the media and the public. Offers advice on
the social security system, keeping local advice workers up
to date with latest developments and takes up test cases to
secure benefits to which people are entitled. Handbooks and
CD ROMs include welfare benefits, child support, fuel rights,
rights for home owners (explaining, for example what someone
having difficulty repaying a mortgage can do)
Website: www.cpag.org.uk
Child Support Agency
For the latest developments and the official view from the
Government. The website includes sections on who the CSA is
and what it aims to do, questions and answers and links to
related sites. Of particular importance are the changes to
the rules effective for new cases which were to be effective
from 5th April 2002 - for one child 15% of net income is payable,
20% for two and 25% for three (it was delayed due to problems
in installing the IT system). The site now directs users to
one of two parts - existing or new cases - where further information
and assistance is available. National Enquiries: 0845 7 133
133 and Email: mail@csa.gov.uk See Changes
to Child Support.
Website: www.csa.gov.uk
Child Support Analysis
The site provides analysis, explanation, information, opinion,
and an insight into the system as well as identifying sources
of advice.With regret, Child Support Analysis has now
ceased operation but the web site will remain there, but frozen,
for at least a year from July 2007
Website: www.childsupportanalysis.co.uk
Child Support, Pensions
and Social Security Act, 2000
Under the Child Support,
Pensions and Social Security Act, from 2002 maintenance
will be calculated according to a set formula. Absent parents
will be required to pay 15% of their take home pay for one
child, 20% for two and 25% for three. One of the penalties
for non payment is disqualification from driving.
Dads UK
Dads UK is a helpline for single Fathers. Help
is provided from contacts over the phone, many of which are
other men who have life experience with which to give you
advice, or to just listen.
Website:
www.dads-uk.co.uk/
Independent Case
Examiner
The Independent Case Examiner investigates complaints
of maladminstration against the CSA and Northern Ireland Social
Security Agency. There is information on how to complain and
how the ICE then deals with your complaint.
Website: www.ind-case-exam.org.uk/
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