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Our Chief Executive, Liz Bayram, has written to the DWP Secretary of State, Liz Kendall, expressing profound concerns about newly announced welfare reforms. These changes—particularly proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)—risk exacerbating financial hardship for disabled people and further pushing demand for independent advice services. AdviceUK is calling for the urgent reconsideration of these […]

This week sees the launch of the next phase of our Advice Saves campaign to raise awareness of the life-changing role of Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) for thousands of Deaf and Disabled people and their families across the UK. Our research reveals the stark realities facing DDPOs as they grapple with surging demand […]

Our CEO, Liz Bayram, has written to the Chancellor to urgently call for action on the planned increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), highlighting the severe impact this policy will have on the voluntary sector and the essential services it provides. Read our response to the Budget. Dear Ms. Reeves, I am writing on […]

This week’s Budget, the first from the new government, lays out measures aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in the UK economy. The Chancellor’s stated commitments are to stabilise public finances, invest in essential services, and support the most vulnerable. We welcome some of the positive steps, particularly those targeting lower-income households and struggling communities. However, […]

AdviceUK members and MPs gathered at the House of Commons yesterday for a special parliamentary reception to officially launch of the Advice Saves campaign in the first ever Advice Week.  The event was an opportunity to highlight the life-transforming impact of the independent advice centres and the challenges facing the sector. As the Chancellor prepares […]

This week sees the launch of AdviceUK’s new Advice Saves campaign to raise awareness of AdviceUK and the fantastic work of its members across England, Scotland and Wales. Advice Saves launches in our first ever Advice Week that is taking place this week, Monday 21 October – Friday 25 October 2024.

Through the Advice Saves campaign we are highlighting the key challenges faced by advice-giving organisations and calling for policy change to support the advice sector.