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Shut Out: The Quiet Reality of ‘Gatekeeping’ in Britain’s Homelessness System
26 March 2026Adam Matthews, Social Delivery Manager at Society Matters, explores how people in housing crisis are being turned away at the very point they seek help—and what this means for frontline professionals.
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The Quiet Struggle of Claiming Disability Living Allowance for Children
26 February 2026Adam Matthews, Social Delivery Manager at Society Matters, explores the hidden barriers facing families claiming Disability Living Allowance for children — and why a system built on statutory tests too often fails to translate the realities of disabled childhood into accessible entitlement.
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The End of Section 21: What the End of “No-Fault” Evictions Really Mean for Renters and Landlords
27 January 2026In this month’s article, Adam Matthews, Social Delivery Manager at Society Matters, unpacks the looming abolition of Section 21 notices. From key deadlines to what replaces no-fault evictions, he explores how the reforms will reshape the relationship between renters and landlords in England.
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The Incoming Cuts to Universal Credit: A Line in the Sand for Sick and Disabled Claimants
17 December 2025In this month’s article Social Delivery Manager, Adam Matthews, talks about his concerns about the upcoming cuts and to Universal Credit for some people with disabilities and long term health conditions from next April.
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A Budget with a Conscience: Why the End of the Two-Child Rule Matters
27 November 2025In this issue, Social Delivery Manager Adam Matthews breaks down what the end of the two-child limit means for families and looks at the other major Budget changes shaping the financial outlook for people across the country.
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