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Breaking the Experience Barrier: How to Land a Job Without Prior Experience

Breaking into the workforce without experience is challenging, but not impossible. By showcasing transferable skills, gaining experience through alternative means, networking, and demonstrating a willingness to learn, job seekers can overcome this hurdle. Employers, in turn, should recognize the value of potential and adaptability, creating opportunities for individuals who are eager to contribute and grow. The key to success lies in perseverance, creativity, and strategic job-seeking approaches.

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DWP’s Green Paper Consultation: A Flawed and Misleading Exercise?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently come under fire for its “Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working” Green Paper, which proposes significant changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC). Critics argue that the consultation process accompanying these proposals is fundamentally flawed, effectively sidelining the voices of those most affected. Benefits and Work

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Wealth Tax A Necessary Step to Protect the Disabled and Vulnerable in Society

The government has a moral responsibility to protect its citizens, especially those who are unable to advocate for themselves. By introducing a wealth tax, the UK can ensure that the financial burden is distributed fairly and that those in need receive the support they deserve. Now is the time for decisive action—wealth must be taxed to build a society that values equality, dignity, and well-being for all.

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Disabled Face Devastating Cuts-A Human Rights Perspective

The proposed public spending changes could exacerbate issues, potentially driving vulnerable individuals into poverty and undermining their dignity and well-being. Human rights advocates stress that such policies may contravene international human rights standards, particularly those related to social security and an adequate standard of living.

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Understanding the Needs of Disabled People: Why Financial Support is Essential

Forcing disabled individuals to undergo repeated, degrading, and inhumane assessments has a domino effect, exacerbating mental health struggles and increasing pressure on the NHS. The stress and anxiety caused by these unnecessary reassessments can lead to worsening health conditions, further reducing an individual’s quality of life while placing additional financial and medical strain on public healthcare services.

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Waste Collection: Disability Barriers Living In Flats

For many disabled individuals, the simple act of taking out the rubbish is a daily struggle. The problem is particularly severe in flats, especially in converted terraced houses and high-rise buildings that lack rubbish chutes. Without easy access to waste disposal facilities, many disabled residents are left without a viable way to dispose of their household waste.