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Access to Work: Balancing Support and Sustainability
Read more: Access to Work: Balancing Support and SustainabilityIn this month’s article, Society Matters Trainer Gareth Newman explores the impact of Access to Work and the changing nature of support in light of prospective changes.
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The Real Barriers to Benefits: Why Millions Go Without Support They Deserve
Read more: The Real Barriers to Benefits: Why Millions Go Without Support They DeserveIn this thought-provoking article, Adam Matthews, Social Delivery Manager at Society Matters CIC, challenges the persistent political myth that benefits are “too easy to claim.” Drawing on new evidence that more than £24 billion in support will go unclaimed in 2025–26, Adam highlights the real barriers people face when trying to access the help they…
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Breaking the Cycle: Why Prison Leavers Face Mounting Barriers to Stability
Read more: Breaking the Cycle: Why Prison Leavers Face Mounting Barriers to StabilityIn this month’s article, Social Delivery Manager Adam Matthews explores the issues prisoners face that prevent them reintegrating into society…
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In Case You Missed It: Changes to the Immigration System WEBINAR
Read more: In Case You Missed It: Changes to the Immigration System WEBINARMissed our live session? Watch the full replay of Changes to the Immigration System and stay informed on the latest developments affecting immigration in the UK.
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Our upcoming webinar on ‘Navigating the July 2025 Visa Shake-Up’
Read more: Our upcoming webinar on ‘Navigating the July 2025 Visa Shake-Up’Are you ready for the UK’s latest immigration changes? Join us for a practical, friendly, and informative webinar hosted by Society Matters CIC, designed to help you make sense of the sweeping immigration reforms introduced in July 2025.
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What’s changing in UK Housing policy? WEBINAR
Read more: What’s changing in UK Housing policy? WEBINARAcross the UK, housing remains one of the most pressing social challenges. Millions of people live in homes that fall short of basic standards – whether due to poor conditions, affordability issues, or limited availability. The impact of inadequate housing reaches far beyond bricks and mortar, affecting health, employment, education, and overall wellbeing.
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Upskill Your Team This August – Save 10% on All Training Courses
Read more: Upskill Your Team This August – Save 10% on All Training CoursesAt Society Matters CIC, we believe that knowledge is one of the most powerful tools for creating lasting change. Whether you’re working on the frontlines of social justice or supporting vulnerable communities behind the scenes, having the right training can make all the difference. That’s why we’re offering an exclusive 10% discount on all training…
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Free School Meals, But At What Cost?
Read more: Free School Meals, But At What Cost?In this month’s article, Society Matters Trainer Gareth Newman sets out the impact of the government’s announcement of the expansion of Free School Meals to all families on Universal Credit and what it means for the government’s upcoming child poverty strategy…
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The Benefits reforms debate
Read more: The Benefits reforms debateSociety Matters’ Social Delivery Manager Adam Matthews addresses the potential upcoming welfare cuts and why the government’s proposal has sparked significant political debate. In recent weeks, a significant revolt has erupted within the UK Labour Party regarding proposed welfare benefit cuts, specifically targeting entitlements to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit. This internal dissent…
