In this month's newsletter, we explore new ideas for tackling poverty and strengthening the welfare state, highlight an opportunity to contribute to important research on disability, rest and free time, and remind members about our forthcoming public discussion on Poverty & Social Justice at the SPA Annual Conference in Liverpool. We hope there's something here to inform, inspire and encourage further conversation.
Hello and welcome back to The Cost of Living Chronicles- this is our eleventh segment. Our second session is called The Politics of Poverty- looking at policy, corporate influence and governance -and I'll be chairing it myself.
Over a million UK pensioners live in poverty, with many cutting back on heating, food, and social activities. As energy prices rise again, Age UK warns this winter could bring another cost-of-living crisis. Better Pension Credit take-up, wider energy support, and accessible local crisis help are urgently needed.