In memory of our dear friend Declan Flynn
In memory of our dear friend Declan Flynn, who dedicated his unwavering efforts to Bench
June 17, 2024
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May 18, 2021
The Benefits System is Causing Death and Distress- Here’s Why
The UK’s benefits system is poorly funded, and designed without empathy or knowledge of the
February 6, 2020
Universal Credit Roll-out Date Delayed
Once again, the new benefits system, Universal Credit, has been delayed. The nation-wide roll-out will
February 4, 2020
“Not Quite Disabled Enough” – proving you need benefits
Many disabled people are struggling to survive on benefits, meanwhile the DWP is constantly pressuring
January 24, 2020
Our guide to helping rough sleepers this winter
*edited 29th October 2020 in light of Covid-19* In the festive season, it is not
December 2, 2019
Welfare Benefits: The Domino Effect
A Bench Outreach advice worker talks about the slippery slope of benefits problems and how
November 8, 2019
The danger of “Tough on Crime” Rhetoric
As gang and knife crime have become ever-present in the news, the government tries to
October 28, 2019
