We are deeply saddened by the news that our friend and colleague, Phil Hanns, passed away on 28th October 2013. Phil had been vice-chair of NAWRA for many years and was much loved and respected by all of us. His passing leaves a huge gap on our executive committee and in all of our hearts. Our thoughts and love are Read more…
NAWRA is proud to offer its support to the ‘Who Benefits?’ campaign. Around 90 organisations, including Carers UK, MIND, Macmillan, the Children’s Society, rightsnet, Disability Rights UK, Shelter, Scope, CPAG and NAWRA, have joined forces to launch the ‘Who Benefits?’ campaign. It aims to focus public attention on the positive aspects of the welfare state and to counter the negative Read more…
Our next meeting will be hosted by Neath Port Talbot Welfare Rights Service and will be held at The Gwyn Hall, Orchard Street, Neath, SA11 1DU on Friday 6th December 2013 from 9.30am until 4pm. The agenda will be available here shortly. In the evening after the meeting, you are invited to come along to the annual NAWRA Christmas Party! Read more…
Thanks to everyonewho came along to our meeting at Edinburgh’s City Chambers on 13 Sept, and to the City of Edinburgh Council for hosting us. Minutes of the meeting and slides from the workshops are available in the members area.
NAWRA has responded to Dr Paul Litchfield’s call for evidence for the fourth independent review of the Work Capability Assessment. You can read our submission here. Thanks to all the NAWRA members who got in touch to contribute and to Eri (Ceredigion CAB) and Daphne (Bristol City Council) for collating the response.