'...When timely and adequate health care provision is not in place, shaming and forcing ill people to try to continue working in jobs that are as unhealthy as unemployment, comes at huge cost.'

Read Lili Changing Realities latest blog⤵️
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'...When timely and adequate health care provision is not in place, shaming and forcing ill people to try to continue working in jobs that are as unhealthy as unemployment, comes at huge cost.'

Read Lili Changing Realities latest blog⤵️
changingrealities.org/blog/sick-note…

Wow. Who would believe an election Is coming up. We don't need this woman telling us how poverty impacts. We have been stating this through lived experience for years! Changing Realities poverty isn't just about money it's about opportunities, good housing, health and happiness.

'I would like to ask, why is there a rapid increase in disability and mental health problems? Why are people suffering and going without basic necessities in this day and age?'

Read Izzy from Changing Realities piece for Big Issue

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.Andy Burnham leading the way in showing how politicians can & should listen and engage to the community and individuals they are elected to serve. Proud to work with JoMo and all the parents taking part in Changing Realities and pushing for change.

'I would like to ask, why is there a rapid increase in disability and mental health problems? Why are people suffering and going without basic necessities in this day and age?'

Read Izzy from Changing Realities piece for Big Issue

bigissue.com/opinion/rishi-…

We need to look beyond Westminster, both in search of a more ‘compassionate’ approach to social security, but also to better understand place-based differences in an individual’s experience of and entitlement to ‘welfare’.
bigissue.com/news/social-ju… Big Issue on Nuffield Foundation work

'Navigating the start of the road of the London May elections towards that of the United Kingdom general election, can seem like a maze of political uncertainty...'

Read new blog by Faith:

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'...the feeling of separation born out of desperation - to avoid debt, at such an early age in life, before he's even earned his first wage, doesn't bear thinking about until it does.'

Read new blog by Chris:

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'...the feeling of separation born out of desperation - to avoid debt, at such an early age in life, before he's even earned his first wage, doesn't bear thinking about until it does.'

Read new blog by Chris:

changingrealities.org/blog/to-what-d…

'Your debt to us is the price of your power'

We are so lucky to get to work with JoMo on Changing Realities.

Frank was a steadfast, highly successful and diligent campaigner against child poverty.

He was a true champion for children and low-income families and will be greatly missed.

Our deep sympathy and condolences to those closest to him.

Participants from Changing Realities shared their views on the plans:

'It will put folk off claiming altogether, due to the stress caused by scrutiny of unsuspecting members of the public.' (Beverley W)

Changing Realities 'I think that the government's idea of being able to view benefit claimants' bank accounts is horrendously intrusive. And also begs the question which benefits? Child benefit? UC? PIP/DLA? State pension? I think it’s very over the top. And where will it end?' (Celia I)

'Monitoring bank accounts raises concerns about the privacy of individuals and could lead to a feeling of being watched or monitored. This could have a negative impact on people's trust in the government.' (Bev Q)

'I find this deeply worrying and troublesome. How long before there is a data breach and the hacked information is leaked online? How long before the government decides what you spend your money on is considered a luxury?' (Lili K)

Changing Realities parents shared their concerns and views on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 👇

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Big news!
Prof Ruth Patrick will be the keynote speaker at our first conference & will set us up for an inspiring day! Read more below & please do submit a paper proposal by 26 April.
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