It is with great sadness that we announce the death of long time NAWRA member, Jane Emerson. Jane, who was just 56 years old, was a dedicated welfare rights worker who fought tirelessly for her clients and for wider rights issues, particularly around disability. She was a regular attendee at our conferences and will be greatly missed by all of Read more…
Thanks to everyone who came along to our meeting in Edinburgh on 8 September 2017. Notes from the meeting are available in the members area. SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Ben Macpherson, who attended the workshops, said: “With the new Social Security Bill at Stage 1 in the Parliament, this is of course an especially significant time for Read more…
NAWRA has signed up to a campaign calling on MSPs to ensure the 2018/19 budget and Scottish Government spending plans include a top-up of child benefit by £5 per week. Support the campaign
Our quarterly meetings are held around the UK and include keynote speakers, workshops and a range of networking and professional development opportunities. Here are details of the next NAWRA meeting: Date: Friday 8 September 2017 Time: 10am – 4pm (registration from 9.30am) Location: City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ The meeting is kindly hosted by the City of Read more…
Earlier this year, NAWRA submitted evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry on Universal Credit. In August 2017, the Committee ask for an update to our original submission. Read our submission Thanks to Daphne Hall (rightsnet) and all the members who contributed with comments.