This week, donations to @turn2us.org.uk made Big Give Christmas Challenge will be doubled. You can give families basics like heating, table and chairs to eat at, an oven, or a bed for a child to sleep in. Donate now this Christmas: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #BigGive #DoubleYourKindness

Looking forward to joining 2,000 cross-sector leaders at #Anthropy26 to explore a brighter vision for Britain. I will be there from 25-27 March at the Eden Project, Cornwall - Join me! www.Anthropy.uk @AnthropyUK #Anthropy26 #UnitedFuture

Joined friends in the sector at @turn2us.org.uk parliamentary reception. Powerful speeches @lucybannister.bsky.social, @thomasjlawson.bsky.social, @andrewwesternmp.bsky.social @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social, @terryjermymp.bsky.social. Clear tackling stigma in the social security system is essential

It's encouraging to read that the Government is preparing to lift the two-child limit as part of its child poverty strategy, but disheartening that options short of scrapping it entirely are still being considered. 🧵on why this would be the wrong choice for an ambitious strategy⤵️ buff.ly/ZM98Ssx

Is there room for compromise on the two-child limit? Entirely scrapping it would have the biggest impact on child poverty and be most cost-effective.

Monday at conference was a success! It was great to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the importance of dignity, respect and consistency in employment support. Whilst @amnestyuk.bsky.social ran a fantastic session on the right to social security and telling a positive narrative #Lab25

Packed event at Labour Party Conference, where we put our findings on the impact of stigma to the Minister for Social Security & Disability. Dehumanising processes are creating a culture of fear. If the government wants more effective employment support, they need to first rebuild trust in DWP.

This week @turn2us.org.uk released new research with Uni of Bristol, demonstrating how stigma towards claimants has broken our social security system. Alex's story brings to life how damaging and nonsensical it is to treat people with such suspicion and contempt. This isn't working.

I’m Sam the Policy & PA officer at Turn2us and I’ll be doing a takeover of our BlueSky account for #Lab25 We’re excited to be heading to Liverpool. Join us later today for our panel event with @thefabians.bsky.social 7PM at The Bluecoat: fabians.org.uk/social-insec...

This Sunday at the Labour Party Conference, we will put our latest research findings and recommendations to Stephen Timms, the Minister for Social Security and Disability. Join us for a discussion with our panelists Professor Sara Davies, Katherine Sangster and @thomasjlawson.bsky.social

The dominance of energy bills in driving inflation in recent years has meant that poorer households have faced signifcantly higher inflation than richer households. Lalitha Try explains ⤵️

If the Civil Society Covenant is to mean anything, it must mark a reset - the government needs to show it is listening and not sidelining us. @turn2us.org.uk Read more here: www.civilsociety.co.uk/voices/in-de...

Seven sector leaders - @katieghose.bsky.social, @thomasjlawson.bsky.social, Shabna Begum, Tom Brake, @beccyrspb.bsky.social, @rcquaker.bsky.social & Kathy Evans - share their hopes for the imminent Civil Society Covenant

(3/3) We are calling on journalists and politicians to read and share our new guides and consider how they talk about our social security system. Read and share our Narrative guides: www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new...

(2/3) In a recent polling half said that feelings of shame and unworthiness would stop them from making a claim at all. Misleading claims about misuse have dominated the conversation despite fraud accounting for less than 3% of claims, while there are millions struggling to afford the essentials.

(1/3) If we want to rebuild trust in the system, we need to change the way we talk about benefits. Most of us will need support from our social security system at some point in our lives. At its best, social security helps people through these moments, helps them to rebuild. However...

Our social security system should be here for all of us when we need it. But the government is proposing harmful cuts to disability benefits. We need our MPs to speak up. Will you ask your MP to oppose the cuts? Write to your MP today: win.newmode.net/turn2us/camp...

The government has published no evidence to suggest that cutting disability benefits will get people back to work. The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty. I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink

The government has published no evidence to suggest that cutting disability benefits will get people back to work. The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty. I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink

🚨 Not an April Fools joke: Household bills are going up by more than inflation (2.8%), while social security support rises by JUST 1.7%. People are already struggling. More people will be at risk of needing a food bank. It doesn’t have to be this way. The government CAN change this. #AwfulApril

The Spring Statement was "exactly the wrong way to be making complex policy changes, tweaking policy to hit a precise number in an uncertain and inevitably changeable forecast", writes the Institute for Government's @tompope.bsky.social

I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis This is how you can help youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...

Stonewall will fight to ban all LGBT conversion practices, says new chief “I want conversations where we are willing to listen to each other, seek to understand each other’s views and find ways for everyone to live side by side with dignity and respect.”

If you care about people facing poverty, it'd be great if you sponsored me: I'm running the Hackney Half Marathon for @turn2us.bsky.social www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-...

Almost one-half of families with children in poverty who are not working contain an adult with a disability or limiting health condition. Read more in our recent research on child poverty ⤵️ buff.ly/hbdiilh

The number of people living in temporary accommodation has reached record levels in the UK. Those from Black African, Black Caribbean and Arab backgrounds are heavily over-represented in the homeless population.

We see far more people who are: 🟠 Scared of making a mistake 🟠 Overwhelmed by the process 🟠 Ashamed of claiming Instead of creating barriers, we need a social security system that offers support and dignity, without shaming the people who access it.

Based on the current policy landscape and economic forecasts, our modelling anticipates that child poverty will not fall in any English region over the next five years. In some, we expect to see it climb The story is different in Scotland where they’ve made different decisions..

(4/4) If you're struggling financially, make sure you're getting everything you are eligible for. Find our tools and resources here: www.turn2us.org.uk

(1/4) It’s 2025, and the UK is one of the richest countries in the world. No-one should be lying awake worrying about mounting bills. No child should be starting their school day cold and hungry. But it’s happening right now.

(1/2) Since embedding the Turn2us Benefits Calculator on the Gingerbread website, over 105,500 people have used the tool to find benefits that they may be entitled to.

This morning, @thomasjlawson.bsky.social joined BBC Radio 5 Live to talk about the cost-of-living crisis and the devastating reality facing so many people. If you miss it, you can listen back here on BBC Sounds: lnkd.in/gx4hSUgQ

How far do household budgets in Britain stretch compared to other countries?

Turn2us is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcia Bluck as its new Director of People and Culture. Marcia joins the organisation with extensive experience in HR, inclusion, and leadership within the charity sector, having held key roles at Mind and Trussell🧡

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