Take it from a psychologist: Rishi Sunak's callous crusade on welfare will have disastrous consequences | Jay Watts
Politicians stigmatizing mental health could harm vulnerable individuals. Proposed alternative benefits may complicate and inadequately address long-term needs, reinforcing false narratives and potentially increasing self-harm. [ more ]
How to find out if you should receive a cold weather payment
Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating when the temperature dips below freezing.
Cold weather payments are automatically paid to eligible individuals and do not affect other benefits. [ more ]