Rebecca RennisoninWe are Citizens AdvicePipped off: the problem with PIPFor months now, more people have come to Citizens Advice about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) than any other benefit issue. It’s such…Mar 25Mar 25
Rebecca RennisoninWe are Citizens AdviceDecoding the Autumn StatementOur data tells us that more people than ever are living on empty. For the first time this year more than half of those coming to us for…Nov 20, 2023Nov 20, 2023
Rebecca RennisonThe smallest violin….Why does the tax system treat single parents as less?I am by every definition very lucky. I have a good job, supportive parents and I’m the mum of the most beautiful little boy. And I am the…Mar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023
Rebecca RennisoninWe are Citizens AdviceThe Where’s Wally FundThe accessibility, availability and adequacy of The Household Support FundFeb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023
Rebecca RennisonThe Cinderella benefitLocal Housing Allowance is a less often talked about and poorly understood benefit that has arguably seen more cuts and restrictions than…Dec 8, 2022Dec 8, 2022
Rebecca RennisoninWe are Citizens AdviceCould the solution to the childcare crisis have a ‘silver’ lining?We were recently joined by a group of interns within the Citizens Advice advocacy team. We were keen to get their thoughts on some of the…Nov 23, 2022Nov 23, 2022
Rebecca RennisonChildcare reform: are we throwing the baby out with the bathwater?I have a one year old. He’s happy, cheeky, loves food (particularly bananas) and is always looking to make friends. He goes to an amazing…Aug 4, 2022Aug 4, 2022
