Lindsey Kearton

Disability benefit cuts will cause widespread hardship, no questions asked Craig Berry takes a first look at the Pathways to Work green paper, finding that — despite large income losses for many disabled people —…

There is no doubt planned cuts to disability & incapacity benefits will be devastating to 1000s of people across Wales & beyond, driving even more people into poverty or deeper into poverty.

A really worrying, powerful and important read from my colleague below .. 👇

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31.03.2025 10:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This week marks 5 years since the first Covid restrictions came in. Yesterday's news on disability benefits just adds to the sense that these years have been pretty relentless for people we help.

Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:

19.03.2025 10:32 — 👍 8    🔁 10    💬 1    📌 1

Benefit cuts will push more people into poverty, warns Citizens Advice boss Exclusive: Clare Moriarty hits out at Labour’s plan as ‘short-term action’ with ‘long-term consequences’ in rare intervention

The government is inconsistent on living standards. They pledge to end mass reliance on foodbanks and reduce child poverty, and then make plans to cut benefits for many ill and disabled people.

@citizensadvice.bsky.social will continue to oppose these cuts

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

17.03.2025 09:09 — 👍 0    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Citizens Advice Cymru cost of living dashboard A Flourish story by Citizens Advice Cymru

Many households across Wales still struggle to afford essentials.

With further rises in water & energy bills predicted from April, the pressure on many household budgets isn’t easing.

Read more 👇
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24.02.2025 16:28 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Page 19/20 of report in link

Pleased to see the Senedd ESJ Committee support @citizensadvice.bsky.social calls on enhancing crisis support through the Discretionary Assistance Fund.

Other areas of support too, not least recommendation on cash value of Welsh benefits to rise in line with inflation
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04.02.2025 13:15 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Found anything yet? Exploring the relationship between Universal Credit claimants and their work coaches This report examines the relationships between Universal Credit (UC) claimants and their work coaches. It makes recommendations on employment support and conditionality, complementing the government’s...

Excited to share our new @citizensadvice.bsky.social report on work coach relationships with claimants. A lack of resources and too much focus on claimant compliance means that even the best work coaches struggle to provide effective employment support. Urgent reform is needed 👇
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21.01.2025 11:30 — 👍 21    🔁 19    💬 1    📌 6

3 things the Welsh Government can do to help people in 2025 The start of a new year is often a time for reflection, to think about what’s changed, and to look forward to what the next year will…

New year - a time for reflection & to look forward.

But Citizens Advice evidence shows 2025 is likely to be another very tough year for many households in Wales.

Here are 3 things Welsh Gov could do to help people ..

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15.01.2025 10:10 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Strongly welcome an uplift of more than £1m for crisis support through the Discretionary Assistance Fund in the Welsh Government’s draft Budget.

Our work @citizensadvice.bsky.social on crisis support in Wales has shown the continuing need.

Pleased to see this recognised in the draft budget.

10.12.2024 17:34 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0