Happy Birthday UC and me

Most people say that they remember their favourite birthday, and their worst. Well today, 29th April is my birthday and it brings the launch of Universal Credit. Now I don't disagree with the reasons behind it. How could anyone? Simpler system, less need to make new claims as your circumstances change and a single taper. but I can't believe the lack of forethought into the actual working of this system. Imagine tomorrow all your cars and bikes are turned into unicycles and you are not told its a different sense of balance required, or a separate stabiliser, oh and walking is outlawed so its unicycle or stay at home. Bizarre choice you may think for comparison. But to someone reliant on benefits their whole life, a complete change, monthly budgeting, online claims, bank accounts may as well be the same thing. Complete disaster. Yet again social landlords who fear diminishing income will be left to pick up the pieces. Our businesses rely on it so of course, we will pull out our tripe to make sure people can claim, manage and pay. I just fears that people who need help and advice the most will wait until crisis point to bother engaging. On a lighter note Happy Anniversary Kate and William.