We’re delighted that Charlotte White is working with us to support IFAN member organisatons - Read her first blog for IFAN on putting #cashfirst into practice while running a food bank…

Putting cash first into practice while running a food bank by our new Member Support Officer ⁦Charlotte White⁩ formerly of ⁦Earlsfield Foodbank⁩ #CashFirst foodaidnetwork.org.uk/post/putting-c…

Household Support Fund: can we make HSF5 the best round yet? Rachael Walker Policy in Practice argues for more certainty, better data collection, and longer term funding for crisis support.
Local Government Association (LGA) Greater Manchester Poverty Action #CashFirst
policyinpractice.co.uk/household-supp…

“Most importantly, disabled people and people with health conditions must listen while our political leaders avoid or misrepresent the harsh realities they face.” Excellent piece by ⁦Sumi Rabindrakumar⁩ ⁦The Trussell Trust⁩ for ⁦Big Issue⁩ bigissue.com/opinion/dwp-di…

As part of the #CarerPovertyCoalition , we are supporting a new petition calling for urgent reform of Carer's Allowance Carers UK
Sign at petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6604…

“As has been long pointed out – life costs more for disabled people.” 💷

Sumi Rabindrakumar head of policy The Trussell Trust (the UK's largest food bank network) argues the government is taking the wrong approach in trying to boost the economy. 📈

Read on. ⬇️
bigissue.com/opinion/dwp-di…

As part of the #CarerPovertyCoalition , we supporting a new petition calling for urgent reform of Carer's Allowance to ensure it properly supports carers and puts an end to the devastating overpayments that carers are facing. Add your name...Carers UK
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6604…

IFAN envision a society without the need for charitable food aid and advocate for a #CashFirst approach.

They have been giving 'Money Counts' training across the UK, including #London .

See this blog on the topic for more information.

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IFAN have been offering 'Money Counts' training to #volunteers throughout the UK - most recently in #London .

This is a great opportunity both for volunteers and for those experiencing financial hardship - take a look at their blog on the topic!

One week to go until our Community-Centred Outreach and Participation Workshop. Join us! Collective Encounters Jonathon Prasad Social Policy Assoc

📍Shaw Street, Liverpool, L6 1HP and Online
🗓️Tuesday, 30 April 2024
⏰ 12-5pm
📌 pran.org.uk/events/communi…

Read about London Money Counts training linked to 'Worrying About Money?' #cashfirst referral leaflets now available across London in our latest blog by IFAN's Abby and Emma Österberg

Thanks to London Plus and Mayor of London #CashFirst

foodaidnetwork.org.uk/post/money-cou…

🏆Our #Researchoftheweek goes to The Health Foundation for their report ‘Health inequalities in 2040: current and projected patterns of illness by deprivation in England’. (1/4)

health.org.uk/publications/h…

The Prime Minister must know he can’t scare people into good health, but his words this morning will be chilling for low income families up and down the country who rely on our social security system for help.

🗣️ Almost two thirds of people in destitution live with a chronic health condition or disability. Cutting people’s eligibility for benefits won't help.

The PM's speech was an irresponsible war of words on people who already aren’t getting enough support.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi….

“This is not just about money, it’s about the profound impact on people’s lives.” 💷

New research from Policy in Practice has highlighted that millions of people are missing out on thousands of pounds in unclaimed benefits & support this year. Read more.👇
bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

Making permanent free school meals for all primary children is a great move
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Setting up ‘baby banks’ however, risks further institutionalising a charitable response to addressing #childpoverty in #London where 4 in 10 children are affected. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

Welcome references to #cashfirst actions including working with advice sector in Sadiq Khan actual manifesto - sadiq.london/wp-content/upl… Pilot funding of ‘multi banks’ aka baby or food banks by another name sounds similar to Gordon Brown “transitional arrangement” Vital to remember

Food banks aren't the answer.
Baby banks aren't the answer.
Charity isn't the answer.
We have the tools to end the need for all these sticking plasters. These are not it.
We should expect all our leaders to commit to real solutions, not more piecemeal sticking plasters. ⬇
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