Sarah MacFadyen (@smacfadyen11) 's Twitter Profile
Sarah MacFadyen

@smacfadyen11

Head of Policy and Public Affairs at @AdviceUK. Mum to Sylvia. I like politics and feminism and housing and books and theatre and running. All views mine.

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Day 2 of the new job and I’m in parliament talking to MPs about the amazing work of advice charities and the support they need from government #AdviceSaves

Day 2 of the new job and I’m in parliament talking to MPs about the amazing work of advice charities and the support they need from government #AdviceSaves
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This week’s Budget takes steps for low-income households but leaves gaps for communities supported by advice services. Read our full response on the impacts to public finances, cost of living, and essential services - adviceuk.org.uk/2024/10/31/adv…

This week’s Budget takes steps for low-income households but leaves gaps for communities supported by advice services. Read our full response on the impacts to public finances, cost of living, and essential services - adviceuk.org.uk/2024/10/31/adv…
Trussell (@trusselluk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Over 1.4 MILLION emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in our community in just 6 months. This is 69% higher than the same period 5 years ago. This can't go on and we refuse to stand by while so many of us are pushed to the brink, without enough money to live on.

🚨 Over 1.4 MILLION emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in our community in just 6 months. This is 69% higher than the same period 5 years ago.

This can't go on and we refuse to stand by while so many of us are pushed to the brink, without enough money to live on.
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Under the law, access to justice is fundamental in giving people the right to a fair trial. We've launched a new inquiry and we're looking for written submissions. Head to our website to submit evidence. Watch our Chair Andy Slaughter explain more about the inquiry 👇

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Advice UK says the UK governments must recognise advice as a key partner in public service delivery and help to ensure people are attracted to the workforce thirdsector.co.uk/advice-chariti…

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It is #AdviceWeek! pleased to be launching our new policy report, making the case for an advice sector workforce strategy and showing that advice agencies need an average of 3 new advisers each just to meet demand content.adviceuk.org.uk/advice-works-r…

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And it has been an honour to spend time with so many brilliant AdviceUK members over the last few weeks, sharing their stories and talking about their careers x.com/AdviceUK/statu…

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Thanks for the feature Catherine Baksi! As featured in today's Brief by The Times and The Sunday Times, our new report paints a deeply concerning picture of an advice sector that is at a breaking point. Read more here: adviceuk.org.uk/2025/10/20/sta…