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Changing Times, How Will Local Authorities Respond?
Z2K Complaints Caseworker Daniel Wrapson shows how an effective complaint and a council's common sense approach to housing policy can address the crippling rent arrears that homeless people often face - and what this means for Universal Credit claimants across the country.
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Why we are calling for fundamental changes to ESA and PIP
After the launch of our new report, Chief Executive Raji Hunjan explains why we need fundamental changes to the disability benefits assessment process
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Change in Universal Credit Appeal regulations will leave disabled adults financially vulnerable
Z2K Caseworker Andy McCarthy highlights an important issue facing ill and disabled people as they are transferred onto Universal Credit
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Cutting down on the illegal use of B&Bs for homeless families
Policy Director Marc Francis on the illegal use of bed and breakfast accommodation for homeless families, a powerful judgement from the LGO and a heart-rending report on homeless children
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Progress for PIP claimants, but not people on ESA
DWP’s announcement last week of its plans to video record PIP assessments is welcome news. ESA claimants deserve just the same
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The big freeze and the thaw of change: journeys, theory and holistic support from Stepping Stones
Student social worker Nick Hampton reflects on valuable lessons learned from helping Z2K clients in our wrap-around support project
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The tragic death of Jerome Rogers shows the urgent need for bailiff reform
Following the tragic death of Jerome Rogers, Z2K are calling for fundamental reforms to the bailiff industry and an end to the harm that unregulated bailiffs cause.
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A massive post-London Legal Walk 2018 Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us. Find out what your donation means to our work
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An end to ‘Affordable’ rents
So-called 'affordable' rents are, at 80% of market rates, anything but affordable to people on low incomes. Policy Director Marc Francis highlights the welcome news that Peabody is abandoning these overpriced rates
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DWP systematically spreads misinformation to doctors about their patients’ disability benefits
Z2K have uncovered a worrying practice by the DWP which is creating yet another barrier to people getting the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) they need. Tribunals Coordinator Stacey Jackson explains
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A further reason to appeal a negative PIP decision
Senior Casework Manager Anne Killeen explains why the loss of DLA or PIP can have significant knock-on effects on people's finances, and why it's so important to appeal
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Truly Affordable? Reflections on the Draft London Plan
From ambitious targets to tentative affordability, Z2K Policy Director Marc Francis reflects on the housing promises and pitfalls of the Mayor's new draft London Plan
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