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Our #AdviceSaves campaign, launched in our first #AdviceWeek, is continuing to call for action to support our amazing independent advice sector. We asked our members what are the three most important changes they want from government – our new video reveals what they said: 1.Sustainable funding solutions – including expanding statutory provisions to include social welfare advice 2. A cross-departmental advice sector strategy – to ensure free, independent accessible advice throughout the UK 3. A workforce development strategy – to support staff recruitment, development and retention Thank you to Nishkam Civic Association, Talking Money and Lisa Clark for your contribution to our video and all those members who shared their ideas with us. Through the campaign we are continuing to highlight the life-transforming impact of your work and the support you need to continue helping people and communities thrive. Read more about our campaign here: https://bit.ly/4gj2O5J

Learn about the latest ERISA trends and issues in asset management. Understand current concerns affecting health and welfare plans. Hear the latest about ERISA issues that arise in transactional practices. Register today: https://bit.ly/3XW1gZv

We are thrilled to support Citizens Advice Surrey Heath with funding to provide a dedicated benefits advisor, helping those experiencing financial hardship during the migration to Universal Credit. "During the migration of welfare benefits to Universal Credit, Citizens Advice are seeing increasing numbers of people with queries about the benefits they receive or are entitled to. We are delighted to receive this funding to enable us to provide more intensive support to find a solution to their problems." – Citizens Advice Surrey Heath #FinancialSupport #CFSurrey #CitizensAdvice #UniversalCredit #CommunitySupport

🏠 We’ve launched a new online tool to help people who are looking for social housing understand how long they may need to wait so that they can consider all their available housing options. We worked alongside residents to design our new tool and tested several early versions to ensure it was easy to use. The tool gives people an estimate of their waiting times as well as information about other rehousing options and support including: 💷 advice on welfare benefits 🏠 support to find a privately rented home 🤝 moving by mutual exchange. Check out the tool here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJewaQhi

Adrian Rogers, a prominent pastor and theologian, wrote a thought-provoking note, back in 1931, on wealth distribution that raises questions about economic equality and the balance between charity and personal responsibility. 😟 This statement underscores the potential risks of redistributive policies that, in Rogers' view, may disincentivize both work and innovation, ultimately leading to an unsustainable economic model. It's a caution against relying too heavily on government intervention for social welfare, suggesting that it can erode the work ethic and personal responsibility. #WealthDistribution #EconomicEquality #SocialJustice #Redistribution #PersonalResponsibility #SocialWelfare #PublicPolicy #IncomeDisparity #GovernmentIntervention

Bill Alert! US House Bill HR 875 - Protecting Social Security and Medicare Act Policy: Health Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eZEaBz5v Bill 118 HR 875, also known as the Protecting Social Security and Medicare Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of safeguarding two of the most important social welfare programs in the country. The bill seeks to ensure the long-term sustainability of Social Security and Medicare by making necessary adjustments to their funding and administration. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Social Security and Medicare...

A Vision for Comprehensive Municipal Reform Reimagining Governance: Power to the Municipalities The call to abolish provincial governments is not merely about reducing bureaucracy—it's about reimagining how governance can best serve the public. By empowering municipalities to directly manage policies from education, healthcare, support for seniors and from economic to environmental, we can create a governance system that is more responsive to the immediate needs of citizens. This series of reforms, from economic policies to social welfare initiatives, paints a picture of a system where decisions are made closer to the ground, leading to governance that is more accountable, flexible, and reflective of the diverse needs of Canada’s communities.

📰 Our July newsletter has been published today! Are you signed up to our newsletter mailing list? Make sure to do so to keep up with all of our latest news each month! In this months issue, read about our latest public service complaints decisions, our recent Scottish Welfare Fund Review findings, our upcoming SPSO training and more. You can read and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dB_Mj2pi]

Gen Z are becoming an increasingly large part of the electorate at the same time as the adult social care system is facing intense and increasing pressure. We have seen that Gen Z are markedly more supportive of social welfare than older generations, but show caution towards general tax increases to fund healthcare spending. We asked survey participant, Jordan their experiences with adult social care in the UK. https://lnkd.in/eeGW6iUW #SocietyWatch #HealthCare

🤝 Access to financial support through the welfare state is a right. Yet the system is at least £23bn short of providing for everyone in need. In a new article, Rachael Walker, Policy & Research Director at Policy in Practice, explores the reasons for benefits going unclaimed and shares three key ways we can increase uptake and start to close that gap. 👉 Take a read: https://lnkd.in/eTNTKV56