There are 880,000 older people missing out on Pension Credit, despite being eligible.

Every day we hear from older people who aren't receiving support they're entitled to and which could make a difference.

This is a widespread issue which needs change.
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Great to hear on BBC Money Box that the case I spoke on for Policy in Practice - the North West Skinny Dip - has been resolved. Charity donations won't count as income in this case, hopefully setting a precedent for others! Well done Paul Lewis and team!

Blog on Rishi Sunak speech on sickness + benefits

➤ sick notes a minor issue
➤ WCA/PIP reforms unclear
➤ SSP must be more generous
➤ more conditionality: can cost more than it saves
➤ employment support welcome
➤ but 'any job' isn't the way fwd

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Iain Duncan Smith MP UK Prime Minister Jack Rowlands Zoe Charlesworth The Centre for Social Justice Policy in Practice This is a very good note challenging PMs assumptions on fit note culture with data from Tony Wilson

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.Deven Ghelani attended the The Centre for Social Justice event this morning to hear about UK Prime Minister the Prime Minister's proposed reforms of the #disability #benefits system. Read our immediate thoughts in this blog by Jack Rowlands

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Thank you Patrick Butler Matthew Pearce for today's piece in the The Guardian

The story focuses on our estimates that half a million unpaid carers in the UK are not claiming £4,200 a year.

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My The Guardian story (with Matthew Pearce ): Half a million unpaid carers in the UK looking after frail, ill and disabled loved ones are failing to claim the £4,200-a-year carer’s allowance despite experiencing high levels of poverty, estimates show theguardian.com/society/2024/a…

Latest #debt sector news: @Policy_Practice publishes 'Missing Out' Report 2024 highlighting £23 billion of support is unclaimed each year bit.ly/49Eiflj

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Featuring our own Deven Ghelani this evening talking about our new research showing that £23 billion of support is unclaimed each year

Excited to have Deven Ghelani representing Policy in Practice at #CIVEAConference ! Discussing the need for proactive income maximization in debt recovery: 'It’s a cross-sector problem, maximizing income is a win-win for residents and service providers.'
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Engaged and energised at the #SolaceintheSouth conference today! Our team, Abigail Everett and Sam Fathers , dive into discussions on the essence of local government amidst the upcoming elections. Excited to reconnect and build new bridges for impactful change. Discover how our

“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.👇
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📺 Be sure to tune into Tonight at 8:30pm where Policy in Practice Director and Founder, Deven Ghelani will be speaking to Chris Choi on our latest report, revealing that £23 billion in benefits and support will go unclaimed in the UK this year:

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“Billions of pounds, millions of people missing out and they can take action today”. Are you missing out on benefits that are rightfully yours? Policy in Practice Don’t miss: “Claim Your Cash? Britain’s Hidden Fortune” at 8.30pm tonight. Tonight @ITV