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Disability and Poverty: Breaking the Cycle of Inequality

Disability and poverty are deeply intertwined, and when they co-exist, the barriers multiply. Families with disabled children are more likely to experience financial hardship, social exclusion, and mental health challenges, yet they often receive the least support. According to recent research, including findings from The Childhood Trust, the cost of living crisis has placed even more strain on already stretched services, making it harder for social workers to meet the needs of families with disabled children.

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Researching Poverty and Vulnerability

To truly support vulnerable families, we must see poverty for what it is—a pervasive risk factor that influences every other domain of a child’s life. More than just economic deprivation, poverty reduces access to opportunity, stability, and wellbeing. Investing in early intervention, social work training, disability inclusion, and long-term support for care leavers and young carers is essential.

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Understanding Light Touch PIP Reviews: What Claimants Should Expect and Know

People with complex disabilities deserve to be assessed by professionals with relevant expertise, not generalists working from tick-box criteria. In cases where medical consultants and hospital letters confirm a lifelong condition, that should be sufficient. This is more than just a benefits issue — it’s about human dignity, equality, and justice. And at Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we’ve got your back.

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Understanding How Trauma Can Qualify for PIP Support

No one should have to “prove” their trauma, but the benefits system often requires detailed explanations. If trauma makes daily living harder, you deserve support. And always remember—your condition is valid even if it’s not visible. If someone hasn’t walked in your shoes, they shouldn’t judge how far you’ve come.

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Understanding Trauma: The Silent Struggle That Shapes Lives

Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. It can stem from a one-time event or a series of ongoing circumstances and often results in long-lasting psychological effects. Trauma reshapes how a person sees the world, interacts with others, and processes emotions.