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AdviceUK is the largest network of advice giving organisations in the UK. All our members give impartial advice to members of the public and the community.
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http://www.adviceuk.org.uk 25-02-2010 10:07:46
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In response to Liz Kendall's announcement today on plans to cut incapacity and disability benefits, we have issued the following statement- highlighting how these cuts could deepen child poverty. We also share concerns from young people, living in poverty, who will be impacted




Our Chief Exec, Liz Bayram, has written to Liz Kendall on concerns over #WelfareReforms. PIP cuts lack clear employment rationale, risk harming disabled people & overwhelming advice services. We call for urgent action & co-design with DDPOs. Read more: bit.ly/4bFYOeJ




Great meeting with Martin Vickers today to discuss urgent funding challenges facing independent advice services & the sector’s recruitment/retention issues—key points from our #AdviceSaves campaign. We’ll work to ensure communities get the quality advice they need. #AdviceMatters



MP Steff Aquarone MP spoke powerfully about the growing challenges facing our member Norfolk Community Law Service in Parliament. His words highlight the urgent need to support frontline advice organisations dealing with increasing demand.

Earlier this week, our Head of Public Affairs Sarah Macfadyen and Manager Callum Delhoy met with Jess Asato MP to discuss challenges facing independent advice services—including those supporting Lowestoft residents—and how government can help address them.




🎉 Big congrats to Banburyshire Advice Centre on 9 years of empowering the Banbury community! 👏 Over 1,000 people helped every year 💷 £197K+ in client gains 🏆 National awards & local impact Well done Andy Willis & team! 🙌 Read more here👉 bit.ly/436XXRJ


Productive meeting with Andy Slaughter on the pressures facing social-welfare advice and civil legal aid. Grateful for his support as we push for sustainable funding, fair fees and new routes into the advice workforce. #AdviceSaves #AccessToJustice


Earlier today our Policy & Public Affairs team – Callum Delhoy and Willem van de Ven – met with Ben Lake AS/MP to discuss #AdviceSaves findings: rising demand for advice in rural Wales, adviser shortages, and the need for sustainable funding & an apprenticeship pathway.
