UK: Online open discussion: "Social Security for All - Agreeing a Way Forward", 7th October 2020

[Andy]

Everyone knows current welfare benefits are failing, but what would be a better approach?

About this Event

The Chronic Illness Inclusion Project is a member of The Commission on Social Security, led by Experts by Experience. The Commission has identified 8 ideas for a better benefits system. The proposals are available at this link.

The Commission is undertaking a public consultation to see what people think of the proposals.

As part of the consultation, the Chronic Illness Inclusion Project is hosting an open discussion about the proposals on Zoom:

Thursday 7th October 2020, 3pm-5pm (including access break)

The session will:

• Explain the background to the Commission on Social Security

• Talk through the proposals for a better benefits system

• Have small group discussions using zoom breakout rooms

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-security-for-all-agreeing-a-way-forward-tickets-121912366169

 

[ukxmrv]

Thank you for posting that. Have registered.

 

[It's M.E. Linda]

Also registered, thanks for posting the info Andy!

 

[Sasha]

It's showing up as 'Sold Out' now, which seems a pity. But I'd like to know what the proposals are. Are they listed anywhere?

 

[It's M.E. Linda]

It's showing up as 'Sold Out' now, which seems a pity. But I'd like to know what the proposals are. Are they listed anywhere?

Organiser has told me this evening that there is one place available @Sasha if you can try again?

 

[Sasha]

Organiser has told me this evening that there is one place available @Sasha if you can try again?

Thanks very much - I seem to have missed that opportunity, though!

 

[It's M.E. Linda]

Thanks very much - I seem to have missed that opportunity, though!

So sorry, I will ask at the meeting if the results can be shared, when they have collated the information.