In areas where Universal Credit has been rolled out, foodbanks have seen a surge in demand. Universal Credit is the largest change in the benefit system in over half a century, but does it (or can it) meet the needs of ordinary families struggling on low incomes?
This workshop was facilitated by Paul Morrison from JPIT and Liam Purcell from Church Action on Poverty.
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