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Published in: Shine A LightChild neglect: welfare benefits and child carers
The plight of young carers in Britain is described by a benefits adviser at Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau.
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Published in: Shine A LightThrough the eyes of a benefits adviser: a plea for a basic income
Constant fear, routine humiliation, no escape: this isn't prison, but life on incapacity benefit in the United...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKWho’s responsible? Our final ‘Report from the Poverty Line’
We conclude our series of 'Reports from the Poverty Line' with a call for a reassessment of who contributes to...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKLiving with Fear: Part 4 of 'Reports from the Poverty Line'
Deborah Padfield, a citizen’s advice bureau adviser, returns to report from the poverty line. In the fourth of a...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKGet ’em off benefits? Part 3 of 'Reports from the Poverty Line'
Deborah Padfield, a citizen’s advice bureau adviser, returns to report from the poverty line. In the third of a...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKFraud’n’error: tax avoidance and evasion. Part 2 of 'Reports from the Poverty Line'
Deborah Padfield, a citizen’s advice bureau adviser, returns to report from the poverty line – a part of Britain...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKLiving under the benefits regime: Part 1 of 'Reports from the Poverty Line'
Deborah Padfield, a citizen’s advice bureau adviser, returns to report from the poverty line – a part of Britain...