NAWRA would like to pay tribute to Mike Shermer, former committee member for the East of England region, who passed away peacefully on 17 May 2018, aged 74 years. Mike was one of the original members of the NAWRA committee and demonstrated a commitment to the organisation throughout his time Read more…
The Equality and Diversity Forum have launched an online handbook to help advisers, and advice services more widely, to identify and challenge potential discrimination within the benefits system. The handbook includes a range of tools and practical help to make it easier for advisers to recognise discrimination issues and to Read more…
The Equality and Human RIghts Commission have published their final cumulative report on the impact of government Welfare Reforms. The report suggests that children will be hit hardest with an extra 1.5 million being pushed into poverty. In addition, the report finds that the child poverty rate for those in Read more…
Excellent article in ‘The Guardian’ on 2nd January 2018, highlighting injustice in the social security system, delays and obstructions in the appeals system and the impact on individuals. As welfare rights advisers, these are all issues we are all too familiar with and the article will hopefully highlight these to Read more…
Our next conference will be held on Friday 1st December 2017 at The Council House, Earl Street, Coventry CV1 5RR. The day will include the usual heady mix of speakers, workshops and lively discussion. Remember that it’s free for members to attend! So if your organisation is a NAWRA member, Read more…