We should be more understanding when people need financial help, because the reality is that most people claim social security benefits at some point in their lives, writes Dole Animator, Sue Watson.
Well what a few years it has been!
I had plans...
In 2011 I became part of a research project called ‘the lived experiences of welfare reform’. The group was formed by Ruth Patrick who was studying social policy at the University of Leeds. As part of Ruth’s research she wanted...
Labour should remember that first and foremost we are all patients and users of the NHS. That means we all have experiences – good and bad – of our health service. How Labour talks about the NHS must resonate with...
Jeremy Corbyn delivered his first speech following Theresa May’s snap general election announcement from the Birmingham Carers Hub where he'd gone to listen to more than 60 carers looking after loved ones who are older, disabled or seriously ill.
And while...
The critical need for socialism in the future
We are on the verge of yet another revolution. The triple whammy of ubiquitous connectivity, artificial intelligence and robotics will enhance our quality of life whilst at the same time bringing about devastating...
Devolution offers the best chance we have to integrate health and social care for those with dementia, writes Hazel Blears
For the first time dementia has overtaken cancer and heart disease as the greatest single cause of death in the UK....
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