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The Quiet Struggle of Claiming Disability Living Allowance for Children
Read more: The Quiet Struggle of Claiming Disability Living Allowance for ChildrenAdam Matthews, Social Delivery Manager at Society Matters, explores the hidden barriers facing families claiming Disability Living Allowance for children — and why a system built on statutory tests too often fails to translate the realities of disabled childhood into accessible entitlement.
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The End of Section 21: What the End of “No-Fault” Evictions Really Mean for Renters and Landlords
Read more: The End of Section 21: What the End of “No-Fault” Evictions Really Mean for Renters and LandlordsIn this month’s article, Adam Matthews, Social Delivery Manager at Society Matters, unpacks the looming abolition of Section 21 notices. From key deadlines to what replaces no-fault evictions, he explores how the reforms will reshape the relationship between renters and landlords in England.
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The Incoming Cuts to Universal Credit: A Line in the Sand for Sick and Disabled Claimants
Read more: The Incoming Cuts to Universal Credit: A Line in the Sand for Sick and Disabled ClaimantsIn this month’s article Social Delivery Manager, Adam Matthews, talks about his concerns about the upcoming cuts and to Universal Credit for some people with disabilities and long term health conditions from next April.
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A Budget with a Conscience: Why the End of the Two-Child Rule Matters
Read more: A Budget with a Conscience: Why the End of the Two-Child Rule MattersIn this issue, Social Delivery Manager Adam Matthews breaks down what the end of the two-child limit means for families and looks at the other major Budget changes shaping the financial outlook for people across the country.
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Access to Work: What You Need to Know – Free Recorded Webinar
Read more: Access to Work: What You Need to Know – Free Recorded WebinarCouldn’t join our live session? No problem. The full replay of Access to Work: What You Need to Know is now available for you to watch at your convenience. Whether you are catching up or joining for the first time, we encourage you to view the session and stay up to date with the latest…
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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.
