Why Care Work Matters – Even More than you Think.
Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have seen an increase in attention paid to the importance and vulnerability of
November 13, 2020
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Our Guide to Helping Rough Sleepers this Summer
As our winter guide for helping rough sleepers in cold weather was so popular, we thought we’d put out a
June 24, 2020
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Homelessness After the Pandemic
This morning I read a BBC headline: “Coronavirus: Thousands of homeless ‘back on streets by July’”. Tragically, this is neither
June 4, 2020
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Food Donations Needed
Dear friends in the Lewisham area, During this difficult period, we have been supporting our most vulnerable clients with food
April 15, 2020
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Living Off the State: What Covid-19 Reveals about UK Attitudes on Claiming Benefits
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 and UK lockdown, many in the UK are now left worrying about their jobs, homes
April 9, 2020
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Coronavirus: Homeless and Benefits Advice
Bench Outreach is now able to provide advice on benefits and housing during the coronavirus outbreak. Please visit our coronavirus advice page
March 24, 2020
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Do people choose to be homeless?
Recently, Conservative MP Adam Holloway received criticism for his claims in parliament that many rough sleepers choose to be on
February 28, 2020
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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 real lives of those living
February 6, 2020
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Universal Credit Roll-out Date Delayed
Once again, the new benefits system, Universal Credit, has been delayed. The nation-wide roll-out will now not take place until
February 4, 2020
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“Not Quite Disabled Enough” – proving you need benefits
Many disabled people are struggling to survive on benefits, meanwhile the DWP is constantly pressuring them to prove their disabilities
January 24, 2020
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