Universal Credit Evaluation Framework 2016

This document is an evaluation of the Universal Credit (UC) policy, a significant reform of the UK welfare system aimed at encouraging work, simplifying support, and reducing poverty by integrating six benefits into one. The evaluation, which follows a Theory of Change framework and employs a Test and Learn approach, utilizes various methodological approaches including surveys, administrative data, and experimental research. Results to date have focused on early feedback, implementation, attitudes and behaviors, and labor market impacts. The evaluation has adapted to changes in UC's rollout, which has expanded from single individuals to families and those with complex needs. It incorporates a wide range of data sources and is overseen by an inter-departmental group with external expert advice. Findings are reported through the DWP Research Series or as Ad Hoc Reports, with the aim of understanding what works for whom and under what circumstances. The full digital service of UC is expected to be completed by 2020/21. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Work and Pensions
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Contribution analysis
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: July 2016

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes