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Press release – #PeopleBeforeProcess, new research
Disabled people left feeling suicidal and in physical pain by discriminatory and degrading benefits process, research reveals
Anela Anwar
25/05/2021
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Find our latest press releases and news here, as well as our blogs that have been written by our staff, volunteers and clients.
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In 2021 Tenants are Still at the Mercy of their Landlord
As part of our work profiling the voices of tenants in the Private Rented Sector (PRS), Katarina tells a story of mistreatment, disrespect, and lack of compassion from landlords who know the power they have over her
Rose Bernstein
24/05/2021
Blog
A Hidden Army of Women: Fibromyalgia & Living with Chronic Pain
When applying for Social Security benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), people with fibromyalgia and chronic pain join the “hidden army” of those whose health conditions are consistently misunderstood and easily overlooked by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) and its private health-care assessors.
Kayla Trigiani
12/05/2021
Blog
Renters need change now
Housing law allows landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason – meaning people like Okwuchi often face prejudice or are punished for asking for repairs. It’s this insecurity faced by tenants that the Government promised to address with a new Renters Reform Bill, and we’ve joined the Renters Reform Coalition to hold them to that.
Rose Bernstein
15/04/2021
Blog
Retrospective on Remote Social Security Hearings
Prior to the national lockdown, Z2K’s Tribunal representation project largely revolved around client contact. From our initial meeting with clients at outreach sessions and appointments at our offices to scan their paperwork, to clients meeting their representative and ultimately attending the Tribunal with them on the day of their hearing.
Lucy Isaac
07/04/2021
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Legacy Benefits – a year of denial
A year ago, I was one of millions watching the Chancellor’s press conference outlining an emergency package for businesses and individuals affected by the lockdown. When he announced that the Standard Allowance for Universal Credit (UC) would go up by £20 a week, I remember being shocked.
Marc Francis
18/03/2021