👉TIME FOR ACTION
The #CostOfLivingCrisis is hitting people of all ages and backgrounds. We and Brighton's Emergency Food Network have had enough. We have sent a letter to national gov with 12 emergency action points
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Read our full statement here: bhfood.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
The #CostOfLivingCrisis is hitting people of all ages and backgrounds. We and Brighton's Emergency Food Network have had enough. We have sent a letter to national gov with 12 emergency action points
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Read our full statement here: bhfood.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
🚨 1 - The uplift in benefits that is tabled for the Spring Budget is in line with the true cost of #inflation
We need an increase of 7% or higher, not the outdated 3.1% tabled from data produced last September
We need an increase of 7% or higher, not the outdated 3.1% tabled from data produced last September
🚨 2 - the £20 #UniversalCredit uplift is removed
Household costs have not reduced since the pandemic, in fact they are increasing. The Universal Credit uplift being removed is leaving families with LESS than before.
Household costs have not reduced since the pandemic, in fact they are increasing. The Universal Credit uplift being removed is leaving families with LESS than before.
🚨 3 - The five-week waiting period for new #UniversalCredit payments is removed
Nearly half the people using Trussell Trust food banks last year were seeking support because of their gov debt. Forcing people to take out repayable advance payments leads them further into poverty
Nearly half the people using Trussell Trust food banks last year were seeking support because of their gov debt. Forcing people to take out repayable advance payments leads them further into poverty
🚨 4 - Action is taken regarding #LocalHousingAllowance rates to unfreeze them
For too long this allowance has not been in line with inflation and rising housing costs. People need this support more than ever to survive.
For too long this allowance has not been in line with inflation and rising housing costs. People need this support more than ever to survive.
🚨 5 - The Household Support Fund mechanism is continued beyond 1st April 2022
This fund has allowed local authorities to support people to access food, pay bills and more. With a bigger emergency on the horizon, the gap it leaves will be a gulf for many.
This fund has allowed local authorities to support people to access food, pay bills and more. With a bigger emergency on the horizon, the gap it leaves will be a gulf for many.
🚨 6 - Work is done to increase uptake of #PensionCredit
30-40% of pensioners in poverty who are eligible for this support do not currently receive it. Many are unaware of what it offers or that it exists. More must be done to support the most vulnerable in our community.
30-40% of pensioners in poverty who are eligible for this support do not currently receive it. Many are unaware of what it offers or that it exists. More must be done to support the most vulnerable in our community.
🚨 7 - The 'permitted work' rate is increased
Disabled people who wish to work more currently have a limit of 16 hours/week. An increase will allow employers to increase the their wages and incomes.
Disabled people who wish to work more currently have a limit of 16 hours/week. An increase will allow employers to increase the their wages and incomes.
🚨 8 - Remove the' No Recourse to Public Funds' rules for #refugees and #asylumseekers
With increasing numbers of these vulnerable groups needing food bank support, currently they must rely on charity rather than local authority or government support.
With increasing numbers of these vulnerable groups needing food bank support, currently they must rely on charity rather than local authority or government support.
🚨 9 - Action is taken to prevent children growing up in #foodpoverty
The Gov must heed @Food_Foundation Right 2 Food recommendations as well as remove the Universal Credit 'two child limit' and restoring the child element of increasing weekly support.
foodfoundation.org.uk/initiatives/ch…
The Gov must heed @Food_Foundation Right 2 Food recommendations as well as remove the Universal Credit 'two child limit' and restoring the child element of increasing weekly support.
foodfoundation.org.uk/initiatives/ch…
🚨 10 - The two well-known barriers as to why parents can’t work more hours are addressed
Both childcare/travel costs and hinderance of the Universal Credit cap leave many unable to escape the cap through work.
cpag.org.uk/news-blogs/new…
Both childcare/travel costs and hinderance of the Universal Credit cap leave many unable to escape the cap through work.
cpag.org.uk/news-blogs/new…
🚨 11 - Immediate action is taken to address #FuelPoverty
Analysts are predicting that 8.5 million will be in poverty by Oct. 'Heat Now Pay Later' schemes are not accessible; the gov must build on existing schemes, broaden eligibility and prioritise long-term solutions.
Analysts are predicting that 8.5 million will be in poverty by Oct. 'Heat Now Pay Later' schemes are not accessible; the gov must build on existing schemes, broaden eligibility and prioritise long-term solutions.
🚨 12 - The #MinimumWage for young
people aged 18-22 is matched to over 23s.
Food and bills stay the same no matter your age. Young people who must support themselves are to be payed as little as £6.83 whereas the the over 23s wage is set to increase to £9.50
people aged 18-22 is matched to over 23s.
Food and bills stay the same no matter your age. Young people who must support themselves are to be payed as little as £6.83 whereas the the over 23s wage is set to increase to £9.50
Staff and volunteers across the EFN work tirelessly to support and meet demand in their communities, but the bottom line is the Gov must step up.
@NEF predict that as much as 34.2% of the population will be living under an unacceptable standard of living. This affects us ALL.
@NEF predict that as much as 34.2% of the population will be living under an unacceptable standard of living. This affects us ALL.
Find out more about our campaign here: bhfood.org.uk/cost-of-living…
Or read more about the amazing work of the Emergency Food Network: bhfood.org.uk/directory-hub/…
Or read more about the amazing work of the Emergency Food Network: bhfood.org.uk/directory-hub/…
@RishiSunak @theresecoffey @dwppressoffice @DWP @Food_Foundation @IFAN_UK @jrf_uk @CPAGUK @CitizensAdvice @UKSustain @NEF @BootstrapCook @MarcusRashford
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