The Renters' Rights Act is a landmark piece of legislation—but with the new grounds for eviction, it has left some renters more vulnerable than before. Renters need to understand what has changed, what their rights now are, and how to navigate the new processes. (1/2)

“Free, independent and timely advice is prevention in practice.” 85% of the UK public agree free, independent advice should be an essential local service. AdviceUK CEO Liz Bayram asks: why isn't Government treating it that way? 🔗Read her new piece: https://bit.ly/4y6wsEI #AdviceSaves

85% of UK adults think free, independent advice should be an essential local service. 89% agree that getting advice early can stop problems getting worse. That support needs to be matched by investment in the advice services people rely on. Read our new research @adviceuk.bsky.social bit.ly/4d44EIF

📢 The Access to Justice Foundation (ATJF) needs your support to protect a vital source of funding for #AccessToJustice. Find out more and how to respond to the consultation here➡️ hi.switchy.io/_ffS ⏰ Deadline: 25th September ⏰

It tells you everything you need to know about the state of British society when the Anne Frank Trust has to step in because of the dehumanising attacks on the LGBT community. What a disgrace we’ve become

Join our free webinar in June to hear about the impact of AI in the advice sector. Book your place: tinyurl.com/37d7kb47

👏👏👏 “Public Living Rooms focus on cohesion, mutual support, connection and trust. Anyone can come in, make a cup of tea, sit quietly or strike up a conversation.”

Housing associations launch new partnership to open 100 ‘Public Living Rooms’ across England to tackle loneliness

Public Living Rooms provide informal, welcoming spaces where people can drop in, spend time together and feel part of something.

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We’re hiring an Adviser to join our team at Norfolk Citizens Advice, working in partnership with Saffron Housing Trust. 📍 Location: Long Stratton, Norwich 💷 Salary: £25,114 per year 🕒 Hours: 37 hours per week 📅 Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026 www.ncab.org.uk/work-for-us

Our latest Impact Report is here. ⬇️ In 2024/25, we supported 18,513 people across Norfolk and helped solve more than 71,000 issues. That work delivered over £35 million in value for our communities. Read more in the full report: www.ncab.org.uk/s/NCA-Impact...

The gambling industry is undertaxed. Making taxes fairer could help us lift children out of poverty overnight. @rachaelhenry.bsky.social lays out our argument and busts the black market myth for @listentotimesradio.bsky.social Get into the details 🔍 www.ippr.org/articles/reforming-gambling-taxation

Zoe Gardner: "70% of the asylum seekers who've come to the UK in the last 20 years came from countries that we had previously colonised. That means they speak the language, they have ties to this country, we have communities here" Yep. #GMB

How much does the UK spend on welfare? 🇪🇺 Relatively little compared to Europe: just 10.8% of GDP in 2023 (including sickness & disability benefits, pensions, etc.). Meanwhile, 🇫🇮Finland spends 25.7% of GDP & 🇫🇷France 23.8%. #ChartOfTheDay #Welfare

New research out from @simonpittaway.bsky.social and me looking at the cost of essentials in Britain. We dig into the rising weight of essentials in family budgets, what that means for life on low incomes, and what the Government should do about it. 🧵

🚨 Disability bill update 🚨 Tomorrow, MPs will be voting on whether to make HUGE cuts to support for disabled people who need it in the future. MPs have had barely any chance to look at the detail, and more amendments are promised to come.

Oh wow, another thing to talk about! (in Norwich this Monday, a few tickets left here – norwichartscentre.co.uk/event/green-...)

Green Shoots presents Robert Macfarlane: Is A River Alive? @ EPIC Studios - Norwich Arts Centre

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This winter I finished writing a full-length choral requiem for the Sycamore Gap tree, called The World Tree. The Finnish composer Matthew Whittall is setting it to music now. Premieres in Helsinki in November—sung by Helsinki Chamber Choir—then 🤞 travel to UK. www.thetimes.com/uk/arts/arti...

The gov't has unveiled plans to make further cuts to PIP & Universal Credit. Its impact assessment shows the changes are likely to lead to 250,000 more adults & 50,000 children being pushed into poverty by 2030. This isn't right. We've written to the Minister for Work & Pensions urging a rethink.

The sum of the two DWP impact assessments and the OBR forecasts looks like: - 250,000 more people in poverty, 50,000 of them kids - one in five of all households that have a disability losing on average about £1,700 a year gross - 150,000 unpaid carers losing carer's benefits

Government plans to cut disability benefits could drive more costs on to cash-strapped councils, according to campaigners and local government officials The Disability Policy Centre estimates the cuts would add £1.2bn of costs for the NHS and social care By me: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts

Government plans for Pip cuts will drive up costs for local authority social care services and NHS, campaigners warn

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No child should be going hungry, cold or unhoused - no matter where they were born or what passport they have. New research from Praxis shows what needs to be done to make sure migrant children are included in the upcoming Child Poverty strategy

Praxis, for migrants and refugees@praxisprojects.bsky.social · 2y ago

REVEALED: A huge 30% of migrant parents not using childcare are struggling to make ends meet. Our new report with @ippr.bsky.social is out now and here’s what you need to know 🧵 Authors @josephinewy.bsky.social & @lucyhbmort.bsky.social

Hi Bluesky! Glad to be here.

We are launching the Norfolk Anti-Poverty Alliance and we'd love to see you there: Wednesday 26 February, 5 - 7pm, Norwich Cathedral. All residents of Norfolk deserve to thrive - but for too many people, even life's essentials are out of reach. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-we-...

How do we end poverty in Norfolk?

Join us for the Norwich launch of the Norfolk Anti-Poverty Alliance, a new network of groups and individuals tackling hardship in Norfolk.

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Our friends and hosts at Norfolk Community Law Service get a lovely nod in this article! @lawsocietygazette.bsky.social www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/a-l... In great company too! @biddetention.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social , DAS, @cmjhq.bsky.social PBI and Reprieve

A little goes a long way: the Law Society Charity after 50 years

The Law Society Charity supports registered charities whose principal aims are to help members in the areas of access to justice, legal education or human rights.

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Thanks for adding us, Sarah! @norfolkca.bsky.social have just joined and could get on there!

Sarah@uksarahtaylor.bsky.social · 2y ago

If you are also finding it tricky to find local Norfolk people here, this starter pack is for you. Please let me know any Norfolk people or organisations to be added 👍 go.bsky.app/9Kodg1

We're still getting set up here! Huge thanks to @madlinsudn.bsky.social for the excellent recommendations on starter packs - here: madlinblog.wordpress.com/2024/09/26/i... And we've been browsing the directory, here: blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...

Is it time to join Bluesky?

Is Bluesky right for you or charity? The channel is growing.

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Scott Bryan@scottygb.bsky.social · 2y ago

NOBODY CARES HOW MANY TWITTER FOLLOWERS YOU HAD.

👋 Hi! We are Norfolk Community Advice Network! We run a network of organisations that provide advice and other support to people across Norfolk. Here's a bit about how we help...