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Survival of the fittest? Disability benefits in practice
A high proportion of claims for Personal Independence Payments are unsuccessful. Is the claims process for this disability benefit ironically designed for the survival of the fittest?
Durham business funds community social welfare training
A family-owned funeral service that has served the local community for almost 50 years throughout East Durham is the latest business to 'pay it forward' to sponsor the Durham community sector to access vital social welfare training in partnership with Society Matters....
Society Matters cic and North East Chamber of Commerce: Perfect Partners
Society Matters cic is a proud member of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and we are thrilled to be highlighted in their 'Meet the Member' feature. Membership of NECC is vitally important to us as it allows us to reach out to our many fellow members and talk...
We’re now Corporate Affiliate Partners of the Institute of Employability Professionals
Society Matters cic has joined the Institute of Employability Professionals. We mobilise knowledge to make the system work for everyone so supporting the people and organisations that are focused on removing barriers to employment is a huge priority for us.
Gateshead businesses support local army veterans’ charity to deepen their impact
Gateshead businesses support local army veterans’ charity to deepen their impact Gateshead company Geek Talent has become the first to donate to a new ‘Pay it Forward’ Charity Discount Fund Scheme recently launched by Gateshead social enterprise Society Matters cic....
Your employees need you to Get Business Ready for Universal Credit …
Society Matters cic is launching its Get Business Ready for Universal Credit workshop with a free course for employers across the North East region to take place on Wednesday 12th August between 4 and 6.30 pm.
Don’t take it from us. This is what our customers have said about our Get to Grips with PIP online training course!
Our customers tell us what they think about our Get to Grips with PIP online training course in these short video messages.
6 things employers need to think about before making staff redundant
Here are the top 6 pieces of advice employment law and discrimination specialist Richard Owen would offer to employers to ensure they don’t fall foul of their legal responsibilities to their staff during these difficult times
Covid19 has infected the very foundations of our society
If you think in terms of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we really have seen the Covid-19 virus has infected society’s absolute foundations, with people’s basic physical and security needs being thoroughly tested.
Employment Tribunals continue digitally during Covid19 pandemic
Although from our own discussions with clients it seems the general assumption is that, like the courts, the Tribunals are not operating during the pandemic, this isn’t the case
Will the pandemic help us to get a grip of Universal Credit?
Social Welfare Instructor Adam Matthews talks through the learning about Universal Credit that the pandemic has offered to Government
Why we need to make sure the system works for everyone
In this short video Director of Society Matters cic, Jayne Graham MBE, gives us a little insight into why Society Matters is playing such an important role in making the social welfare system work, and how you can get involved.
Pay It Forward Charity Discount Fund launches
Society Matters is launching a Pay It Forward Discount Fund to help community and voluntary sector organisations to access important social welfare training.
10 point checklist for employers worried about getting back-to-business
10 point checklist to help socially responsible employers to plan
getting back to business as we start to move into Covid-19 recovery.
What it means to be a ‘socially responsible corporate’
We think there doesn’t need to be much of a gap between the objectives of sound marketing strategy and a well-planned commitment to championing social value.
Northumbrian Water gives thumbs up to online UC training
Society Matters has taken its unique Universal Credit training online and Northumbrian Water is their first satisfied customer
We’re expanding to meet high demand for our services for society
Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 causing the postponement of UK-wide face to face delivery, we saw a sharp increase in demand for our specialist training in Universal Credit; so rather than be defeated we decided to step up a gear.
Mythbusting facts about Universal Credit
We get help from Citizens Advice Gateshead welfare benefits experts to put right some of the key misconceptions about Universal Credit
News and Articles
Survival of the fittest? Disability benefits in practiceSeptember 21, 2020
Durham business funds community social welfare trainingSeptember 14, 2020
Gateshead businesses support local army veterans’ charity to deepen their impactAugust 28, 2020
Your employees need you to Get Business Ready for Universal Credit …July 31, 2020
Don’t take it from us. This is what our customers have said about our Get to Grips with PIP online training course!July 9, 2020
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