April is Stress Awareness Month, with economic inactivity reaching record levels. The impact on both individuals & the economy has become impossible to ignore.

Prime minister says he would ‘have liked to get to a better position with colleagues sooner than we did’

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An approach linking health and skills could boost employability In the UK, 2.8 million people are economically inactive and in receipt of health related welfare benefits.1 Almost a million young peop...

The messaging that suggests poverty is caused by low aspiration and that disability is a choice could have come straight from the Conservatives’ playbook, writes Zoe Williams

.@TorstenBell can't live on what he expects other people to live on, but he's got a mortgage to pay, dontcha' know. https://t.co/HOibROSAPQ

A Nova Scotia court ruling has sparked discussions about expanding welfare benefits for homeless individuals living in tents, following a case involving a man who died after being denied enhanced assistance. The decision by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia found that a homeless man’s tent qualified as 'accommodation' under provincial laws, entitling him to higher welfare payments. Legal activists are now using this ruling to advocate for broader eligibility criteria, arguing that temporary shelters like tents should be recognized as valid housing. The case highlights systemic gaps in how homelessness is defined and addressed by social services. While the ruling provides a legal precedent, advocates caution that it may not fully resolve challenges faced by homeless individuals, particularly those with disabilities or chronic health conditions. The decision also raises questions about the adequacy of current welfare policies and the need for more inclusive definitions of housing. Critics argue that while the ruling is a step forward, structural changes are required to address the root causes of homelessness and ensure equitable access to support services.

Well that was a different drop in session! As well as having a welfare benefits awareness session our members enjoyed a VE Day 80th Celebration during the evening. We are grateful to Carol Bennett for...

Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.

Dory Rios advocates for legislative clarity on tribal general welfare benefits in Michigan.