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Structural and cultural changes needed to transform claimants’ day-to-day experiences of the universal credit system

@resolutionfoundation.org @changingrealities.bsky.social

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January 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Children’s Commissioner highlights children’s views about how growing up on a low income affects major aspects of their lives

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69771
January 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Government action needed to address ‘patchy and overstretched’ debt advice provision

@moneyandmentalhealth.org

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January 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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A reminder that the deadlines for these two opportunities with Salford Citizens Advice are coming up:

Generalist Adviser
36.25 hours a week
Deadline: 30 January 2026

Training Supervisor (Volunteers)
21.75 hours a week
Deadline: 30 January 2026

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January 29, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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We just added a new vacancy listing from Hospitality Action:

Welfare Benefits Advisor
35 hours per week
£34 - £40k, depending on experience
Location: London / hybrid
Deadline: 27 February, 2026

More: rightsnet.org.uk/jobs
January 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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How relentless cost of living crisis is impacting on advice services facing record demand and ‘hand-to-mouth’ funding

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69698
January 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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We just added 2 new vacancy listings from the Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group:

Coordinator
35 hours a week (negotiable)
Deadline: 4 February, 2026

Worker
14 to 21 hours a week (negotiable)
Deadline: 10 April, 2026

More info: www.rightsnet.org.uk/jobs
January 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Coming up in Parliament ...

This week's social welfare law highlights in the Commons and the Lords

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69691
January 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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A reminder that the deadlines for these great opportunities we have listed are coming up soon:

Sessional Welfare Benefits Adviser
Maundy Relief
Deadline: 27 Jan 2026

Academic & Welfare Adviser
Aston Students' Union
Deadline: 28 Jan 2026

More info: rightsnet.org.uk/jobs
January 23, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Event: Forging Connections: An early career forum on poverty and social justice

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69681
January 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Event: Fixing the 13-year itch: How to make Universal Credit work for the seven million families who claim it

@resolutionfoundation.org

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69677
January 23, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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New research highlights persistent and pressing challenges for debt advisers

@institutema.bsky.social

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69667
January 23, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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New £11.59 million government fund to help civil society organisations and local authorities work together

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69670
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Campaign launched to address concerns over charities’ use of AI

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69637
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Exposing service charge abuse: Your voice matters

@shacaction.bsky.social @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social

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January 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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MPs criticise behaviour of senior DWP officials over carer’s allowance scandal

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69658
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Disabled Somerset resident granted permission to challenge council tax reduction scheme in High Court

@leigh-day.bsky.social

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January 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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New from Citizens Advice:

Balancing fairness and effectiveness in the new Unemployment Insurance www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69662

How workplaces are excluding disabled people www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69650

Building strong creditor-adviser communications www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69649
January 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Mixed picture: DWP publishes new data relating to health, ability to work and sickness absence, highlighting ‘notable disparities’ in workers’ experiences

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69634
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Access to Justice Foundation announces new ‘Improving Lives Through Advice 2026’ funding programme

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69614
January 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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We just added a new vacancy listing from Hackney Community Law Centre:

Welfare Benefits Caseworker
35 hours per week
£32,000 - £36,000
Location: Hackney
Deadline: 16 February, 2026

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January 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Coming up in Parliament ....

This week's social welfare law highlights in the Commons and the Lords

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69598
January 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Don't miss out ... a reminder that the deadlines for these great opportunities we have listed are coming up today:

Adviser: CitA Camden
Benefits Advisors (x2): Maggie's
Employment Law Advice Team Leader: Prospect

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January 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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NAWRA launches campaign calling for advice to be made a statutory duty

@nawra.bsky.social

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69589
January 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Mayor of London launches £2.2 million programme to help low-income families access the financial support they’re entitled to

@london.gov.uk

www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69595
January 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM