welfare reform

January 12, 2014

If Lib Dems want to 'differentiate', they should make amends on welfare

There is a new but rather unwieldy political buzzword: "differentiation". This is the process by which the Liberal Democrats are attempting to distance themselves from their Coalition partners prior to the next General Election. It is a delicate business, as Nick Clegg tries to highlight the differences in values and priorities between his party and the Conservatives, whilst avoiding an outright split in the Coalition
December 23, 2013

Bishop attacks impact of UK welfare cuts on poorest

The Anglican Bishop of Warrington has said Britain risks "losing the safety net" of the benefit system.
December 13, 2013

Welfare that Works: Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
December 5, 2013

Government 'must be held to account' for changes hitting disabled and sick

The Government is being asked urgently to examine all cuts affecting sick and disabled people after a landmark petition triggered a Parliamentary debate.
December 4, 2013

Urgent action: letter to MPs asking parliament to listen to disabled and sick people

On 30 November 2013 government e-petition supported by Ekklesia and established by sick and disabled people passed the 100,000 signature mark. The organisers, most of whom are living with a serious illness or disability, were delighted and very grateful to all who signed.
December 4, 2013

Backing needed for a fresh approach to welfare and disability
November 22, 2013

Help get the welfare assessment petition over the line

Welfare changes and cuts are already causing significant harm to disabled and sick people across the UK. Welfare News Service (http://welfarenewsservice.com) is at the forefront of reporting and analysing what is going on.
November 14, 2013

Just under four weeks to reach 100,000 signatories for crucial welfare petition

The e-petition seeking a comprehensive, cumulative impact assessment of the UK government's welfare reforms has now exceeded 82,000 signatories - and has four weeks to reach its target of 100,000.
November 11, 2013

GPs warn of welfare reform threat to patients

GPs have warned there is a “real danger” that if the number of requests connected to UK welfare changes continues to increase “there will be a detrimental effect for patients”.
October 1, 2013

Afflicting the afflicted and comforting the comfortable

It’s a struggle to understand many government policies, when they so obviously achieve the opposite of their stated aims. Take just a few examples.