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A great presentation this morning by Chloe Blackwell at Loughborough University about the #MinimumDigitalLiving requirements of people. #MDLS

NEW: Overwhelmed autism diagnosis services are restricting who can be referred for assessments amid “unprecedented” demand Some areas now only accepting referrals for patients in crisis situations hsj.co.uk/mental-health/…

3.5 million Londoners - including 1 million children - have an income below what is needed for ‘basic’ living New Minimum Income Standard London research out today from CRSP standard.co.uk/news/london/tr… AbDavis@crsp Juliet Stone Chloe Blackwell Matt Padley

*4 in 10* Londoners are unable to afford to live with dignity. Our new research with Loughborough University shows that a basic standard of living is out of reach for millions of low-income Londoners. The key findings 🧵

Celebrating the impact of 40 years of research in the Loughborough University Centre for Research in Social Policy. Defining minimum income standards and living with dignity. Thought leadership, genuine impact, and deep partnerships. Matt Padley CRSP AbDavis@crsp

Really stark findings from Joseph Rowntree Foundation 👇

Can inadequate income act as a barrier to work? The answer is yes it can - see jrf.org.uk/report/inadequ… for excellent work by Iain Porter and Maudie Johnson-Hunter.

It costs £2,650-a-year extra for families raising a child on the autism spectrum. New research by Dr Chloe Blackwell of CRSP for Family Fund. Read more: 👇 bit.ly/3GawXEx

This report from my PhD research, supported and published by Family Fund, finds that families with children on the autism spectrum need to spend at least £50 more per week for basic everyday items.

We have spoken to nearly 2,000 autistic young people and families about how to fix the problems in the SEND system that are holding back autistic pupils. Read our #WrittenOff report to hear their views and our solutions 👉 bit.ly/3AI5ibP

Thinking about social security within the overarching principle of living with dignity is key - but we need an evidence base to help make practical changes that improve people's lives: Matt Padley giving evidence to Work & Pensions Committee on statutory sick pay yesterday.

New open access article on the impact of school challenges on parental employment in families with autistic children. Manifestations of unmet school needs (in/formal exclusions and child school refusal) exacerbate financial pressures. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Good to see CRSP research with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) UK published today Chloe Blackwell Juliet Stone

Chloe Blackwell Households with children need the right combination of digital goods, services and skills to enable them to access opportunities and participate in the world around them Minimum Digital Living Standard CRSP

🤔How do we know what children & parents think and need? 👂Chloe Blackwell & Katherine Hill from Loughborough University listened to families to find out about their experiences of living with limited digital access & skills, and the negative impact on their lives.

Katherine Hill Katherine Hill from CRSP Loughborough University presenting the research with families and stakeholders for MDLS at the Nuffield Foundation launch event

I'm looking forward to speaking at the National #SENDSummit 2024. invt.io/1txbw4as970

Do you live in England? Is your child starting school this September? Share your views about children starting #Reception2024 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/lboro/school… Lboro Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy

New report by CRSP shows students studying outside London need £18,600 to have an acceptable standard of living lboro.ac.uk/subjects/socia…

Today we've announced the locations of 16 new special free schools across England. From Bury to Surrey to Solihull, these schools will provide thousands of vital spaces for pupils whose needs can't be met in mainstream education. Find out more: ow.ly/U7l450RA7u8