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UK: Two-thirds of Britons fear struggling to afford essentials this winter – new research75% believe poverty is worsening and 69% believe that the Government isn’t doing enough to tackle the problem
24 Nov 2025 Press release -
Edward: Support not enought for homeowners
Lost his engeniering job and found support on UC too low to pay his mortgage.
08 Oct 2025 -
John: MS dismissed by a phone‑only PIP decision
Never thought he'd need support but MS changed everything.
08 Oct 2025 -
Peter: Reassessments for a lifelong condition
Endless PIP re‑assessments, intrusive questioning and constant stress to keep support.
08 Oct 2025 -
Naomi: Left without support after a joint claim delay
No payments for months; a dehumanising and mistrustful system that harms families.
08 Oct 2025 -
Paula: Fighting PIP cuts to reclaim essential support
Restoring PIP 8 months after payments were suddenly cut, costing her essential discounts.
08 Oct 2025 -
Philip: I couldn’t visit my father in his final days
Mental health strained after missed UC payment meant he couldn't afford to visit him.
08 Oct 2025 -
Gaia: Sanctioned after a cancelled appointment
Sanctions pushing Gaia to food banks and loans while trying to feed her children.
08 Oct 2025 -
Marvin: Disability and bills undermining support
Living with muscular dystrophy and in fear of support being cut to a level where he can't survive.
08 Oct 2025 -
Fiona: Carers deserve to be paid the living wage
Providing 24/7 care on £83.30 a week, draining savings as bills rise.
08 Oct 2025 -
Carolynne & Freya: Child care with complex needs
Looking after daugher 24/7 but struggling to provide the best possible care.
08 Oct 2025 -
Rachel: DWP used against her by ex abuser
Survivor risks stability due to malicious allegations, intrusive reviews and rising costs.
08 Oct 2025 -
Akunna: The experience of UC as a disabled person
Anxiety, extra costs and harmful errors led to paying a premium to get around.
08 Oct 2025 -
Claire: Mental ill‑health met with disbelief and hurdles
Doubted through assessments and tribunals; errors and stigma left her anxious and exhausted.
08 Oct 2025 -
Steve: Chronic pain, basic support, and isolation
Lives with osteoarthritis; UC and PIP cover basics, but not enough to visit family.
08 Oct 2025 -
Carly: Unexpected payment mix‑up left her without UC
Single parent had to get into debt and instability due to stressful issues with UC.
08 Oct 2025 -
Sarifa: Disabled carer fights cuts and discrimination
Battling the complex system and racism, and still finding the strength to be a carer for family.
25 Sep 2025 -
Kayleigh: I feel like I fail as a mum and beat myself up
Put electric and gas on or do the food shop. Skipping meals so her kids are fed.
03 Jun 2025 -
Nicola: Sanction and debt after a missed call
Working part-time to spend time with and support children, but high costs led to debt.
22 May 2025 -
Courtney: Applying for PIP caused distress and anxiety
Distress from applying for PIP led to a sense of helplessness and suicidal thoughts.
24 Apr 2025
