Today we are talking all things #BasicIncome
A #BasicIncomeWales🧵
Today, we are pleased to be hosting the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot Conference.
@WelshGovernment @cardiffuni
A #BasicIncomeWales🧵
Today, we are pleased to be hosting the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot Conference.
@WelshGovernment @cardiffuni
What is the Welsh #BasicIncome Pilot?
In July 2022 the @WelshGovernment launched the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot. It offers £1,600 (pre-tax) a month for 2 years to eligible care leavers who turn 18 between July 2022 and June 2023 -
In July 2022 the @WelshGovernment launched the Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot. It offers £1,600 (pre-tax) a month for 2 years to eligible care leavers who turn 18 between July 2022 and June 2023 -
Participation in the pilot is voluntary and unconditional, those taking part will also receive individual advice and support to help them manage their finances and develop their financial and budgeting skills
@JaneHutt @WG_Communities @Become1992 @UBILabWales @BasicIncWales
@JaneHutt @WG_Communities @Become1992 @UBILabWales @BasicIncWales
Through the pilot, the @WelshGovernment hopes to test the stated benefits of #basicincome, such as improving health and financial #wellbeing and strengthening the opportunities and life chances of individuals.
The #BasicIncome pilot will be closely monitored, & the evaluation being undertaken by @CASCADEresearch & partners will look at both the impacts as the pilot is underway, as well the impact it might have on the wellbeing, financial security, & life chances of the pilot group.
The #BasicIncome pilot evaluation consists of a multi-institutional team led by @CASCADEresearch, and includes academics from @KingsCollegeLon, @UniofOxford, @UniOfYork, @NorthumbriaUni and @homelessimpact: cascadewales.org/cardiff-univer…
How does WCPP’s work connect to #BasicIncome?
The current #CostOfLivingCrisis has highlighted the urgency of identifying and developing effective approaches to tackling poverty.
In September we published an extensive review of #poverty in #Wales ⬇️
The current #CostOfLivingCrisis has highlighted the urgency of identifying and developing effective approaches to tackling poverty.
In September we published an extensive review of #poverty in #Wales ⬇️
https://twitter.com/WCfPP/status/1574378973244555264
Our review explored 4 evidence-based ways to take a cross-policy focus on #poverty and how it might be addressed: wcpp.org.uk/project/povert…
One of the key findings of our #poverty review was the sense of shame, stigma, and mental load that seeking support can create. We found that a key issue is take-up of cash transfers with billions of pounds of benefits going unclaimed in the UK every year: wcpp.org.uk/publication/li…
In her latest blog, @AmandaHillDixon explores the link between our work on alleviating #poverty and #BasicIncome, and its potential benefits in removing barriers to take-up and reducing the stigma associated with means-tested #benefits: wcpp.org.uk/commentary/wha…
Today’s keynote address is being delivered by @MichaelMarmot, Professor of Epidemiology at @ucl and Director of @marmotihe.
He is the author of landmark pieces of #equity research, including ‘Fair Society, Healthy Lives’ (2010), and 'The Health Gap' (2015)
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He is the author of landmark pieces of #equity research, including ‘Fair Society, Healthy Lives’ (2010), and 'The Health Gap' (2015)
#BasicIncome
Stark and sobering message from @MichaelMarmot - "the UK is a poor country with some rich people in it"
#BasicIncome
@ucl @marmotihe @WelshGovernment @cardiffuni @BasicIncWales @BaseIncomeQuote @UBILabWales @WelshTreasury
https://twitter.com/AmandaHillDixon/status/1603326064872259585
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@ucl @marmotihe @WelshGovernment @cardiffuni @BasicIncWales @BaseIncomeQuote @UBILabWales @WelshTreasury
We've convened a diverse group of experts from around the world to help the @WelshGovernment draw upon the best available research evidence about the implementation and impact of a #BasicIncome scheme and wider support for care leavers.
Experts inc: Dr Miriam Laker-Oketta @GiveDirectly, Hannah Webster @theRSAorg, Dr Ellie Ott @CEI_org, & Prof Sally Holland & David Westlake @CASCADEresearch, providing insights from research on #BasicIncome schemes & interventions for care leavers
Brilliant example of what's at the heart of #BasicIncome - respect for the recipient's agency and autonomy to follow their own path.
@drmiriamo @GiveDirectly @BaseIncomeQuote @UBILabWales @BasicIncWales @CU_Outreach
@drmiriamo @GiveDirectly @BaseIncomeQuote @UBILabWales @BasicIncWales @CU_Outreach
https://twitter.com/AmandaHillDixon/status/1603348202891218945
Closing our event today is Professor Guy Standing, co-founder and co-president of @BasicIncomeOrg.
He has designed and advised on many #BasicIncome pilots around the world, including Finland, India, Nepal, California, and Ontario.
He has designed and advised on many #BasicIncome pilots around the world, including Finland, India, Nepal, California, and Ontario.
Thank you for following along in this #BasicIncome thread 🧵
A recording of the event will be made available in the new year via the @WelshGovernment YouTube channel: youtube.com/@WelshGovernme…
A recording of the event will be made available in the new year via the @WelshGovernment YouTube channel: youtube.com/@WelshGovernme…
Follow @CASCADEresearch to keep informed on the progress of the evaluation of the #BasicIncome for care leavers in Wales pilot ⬇️
@DrSallyHolland @UBILabWales @BasicIncWales @WelshGovernment
https://twitter.com/CASCADEresearch/status/1603358134214557697
@DrSallyHolland @UBILabWales @BasicIncWales @WelshGovernment
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