Social Security Benefits in Northern Ireland

The objective of this book is to provide benefits advisers, students and teachers with a comprehensive guide to the law governing social security in Northern Ireland.

The book should therefore be of value to those concerned with the benefits system here and is an essential complement to the Great Britain guides which are widely used in Northern Ireland. Topics covered include decision making and adjudication, and means-tested, universal and insurance benefits.

For each benefit, the book covers the relevant legislation, main provisions and appeals procedures.

In addition, an attempt is made to identify and give guidance on common problems that arise.

The recent restructuring of benefits for the disabled is covered in the text, together with reference to forthcoming changes.