Have you had a decision about your disability benefits you disagree with? Are you looking for support? Z2K provides free expert support to Londoners to appeal disability benefit decisions at First-tier Tribunals. Contact us to find out more! z2k.org/get-help/

NEW: DWP figures show that more than 30,000 people have had their benefits stopped without claiming Universal Credit under 'managed migration'. This is deeply worrying. DWP must urgently investigate why this is & make sure everyone gets the support they are entitled to.

LAG needs help! We put on events to share knowledge & experience & to train the next generation of social justice lawyers. We find it difficult to find available, affordable venues. If you, your firm, chambers or org know of anywhere or can offer support we wld be v grateful.

To stay updated on our latest #SecurityNotSanctions campaign which aims to protect benefits for disabled and seriously ill individuals, as well as future campaigns and ways to show your support for Z2K, subscribe to our mailing list by visiting ow.ly/sSbY50KxNKO

Have you ever wondered what it's really like trying to survive on Universal Credit payments that are so low you can't even afford the essentials? This is what people told us as part of the @TrussellTrust research we've published today trusselltrust.org/2024/02/21/ove… ...1/n

EVENT: Who should Labour listen to on AI, tech and public services? Join John Thornhill Jeni Tennison @jamestplunkett.bsky.social Jeegar Kakkad Caroline Selman seeking to influence the next Government on this key issue. 25 June 4:30pm. bit.ly/3VI6eI6

TODAY : Who should Labour listen to on AI, tech and public services? Join John Thornhill Jeni Tennison @jamestplunkett.bsky.social Jeegar Kakkad @selmancaroline seeking to influence the next Government on this key issue. 25 June 4:30pm. bit.ly/3VI6eI6

A new FOI reveals problems with the DWP's digital universal credit system are disproportionately impacting working single mothers. For Big Issue I spoke to researchers Dr Morgan Currie and Anna Dent about the growing concerns around automated welfare. bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

Thank you also to Caroline Selman at Public Law Project for speaking to me about this issue.

Researchers say the DWP’s digital Universal Credit system disproportionately impacts working single mothers, leading to financial instability due to errors in earnings data and delayed childcare reimbursements. 💷 Adele Zeynep Walton (@adelewalton.bsky.social) investigates. ⬇️ bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

PLP’s statement on the horrific far right attacks: publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/plps-st…

Painful weekend. Having to watch where I go, keep my child close, check on family. None of the violence feeling like a surprise. But today, waking up to work with colleagues Public Law Project and with partners, felt like a privilege beyond belief. Our statement.

Gingerbread is calling for a fairer Universal Credit (UC) system. Today sees the launch of our new campaign, #SupportNotPunish, calling for an end to sanctions and better support in Jobcentres.

“75% of Universal Credit overpayment debts recorded on DWP’s debt manager system were due to Official Error the DWP had initially miscalculated people’s Universal Credit. “ People need access to justice - independent support to challenge the decision making and help to stay well

New report I worked on at Public Law Project reveals Universal Credit deductions cause significant harm and are applied in an opaque and arbitrary way. Obtaining information about deductions, accessing hardship measures & seeking legal remedies is often a bureaucratic nightmare.🧵

Universal Credit deductions lead to destitution, evictions, further debt, and mental & physical health problems, a survey of over 500 claimants & advisers has revealed. Read PLP's new report to find out why we're urging the DWP to make changes now ✍️ publiclawproject.org.uk/resources/from……

Important read from @PublicLawProj on how benefit deductions, especially from UC overpayments (often caused by DWP), push claimants deeper into poverty. We’re launching a step-by-step guide next week to help those dealing with UC overpayments without the help of an advice agency

Great to see Feryal Clark MP highlighting the importance of transparency in public sector use of AI at the Labour Party conference - including ensuring compliance with the Government's algorithmic transparency recording standard #Lab24

This weekend was the #HackneyLegalWalk2024 raising funds for these brilliant Hackney advice organisations: Hackney Migrant Centre East End CAB Hackney Community Law Centre If you're able and willing to make a donation you can give us a sponsor here: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/hackney-lab…