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Pension Credit: Why Are We Still Here?

23 April 2026

With the news that nearly one million people are missing out on Pension Credit, Society Matters Trainer Gareth Newman unpacks why, despite repeated attempts by government, so many pensioners are not claiming this vital support…

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2026 Welfare Benefit Rates

27 March 2026

2026 Welfare Benefit Rates Poster

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Housing and Homelessness

Shut Out: The Quiet Reality of ‘Gatekeeping’ in Britain’s Homelessness System

26 March 2026

Adam 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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Quiet Struggle of Claiming Disability Living Allowance for Children

The Quiet Struggle of Claiming Disability Living Allowance for Children

26 February 2026

Adam 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 2026

In 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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Get to Grips with PIP

The Incoming Cuts to Universal Credit: A Line in the Sand for Sick and Disabled Claimants

17 December 2025

In 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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