Explanatory note

This note is not part of the programme but is intended to indicate its general effect.

This welfare programme, established under section 101(1) of the Social Security Act 2018, which comes into effect on 31 March 2025, provides for financial assistance to people of working age, receiving a main benefit, who are at risk of long-term benefit receipt and unable to secure suitable and sustainable work in their local area, by assisting them to relocate to take up an offer of suitable and sustainable employment.