The SPA annual conference ‘Hope in Dark Times’ in Liverpool is approaching!
The deadline for abstract submissions is Monday, 16th March 2026, and abstracts should be 200- 300 words in length.
For more information about the conference, please visit: social-policy.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Too poor to die? The UK’s cost of dying crisis means many can’t afford funerals, forcing a rise in basic public health burials. Our latest blog by Michael Brennan calls for stronger welfare support, tighter funeral industry regulation, and fairer, affordable options.
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Another year flew by! Thanks to everyone who has contributed to PRAN this year - whether by attending events, writing blogs, listening to the podcast, or supporting our work in other ways!
We wish everyone a wonderful winter break, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Liverpool Hope University is hosting the SPA 2026 conference, taking place from 1st to 3rd July.
Registration is now open, and the deadline for abstract and symposia submissions is Monday, 16th March 2026.
Vew all information on our conference webpage ⬇️⬇️ social-policy.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
The 2026 Social Policy Association annual conference ‘Hope in Dark Times: Resistance and Radical Change’ will take place from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd July at Liverpool Hope University. Join us in envisioning a brighter tomorrow!
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Explore the latest updates from PRAN: Read Michael Brennan’s powerful blog on the UK’s “cost of dying” crisis, and check out upcoming events like the 2026 Early Career Symposium and monthly Forum- plus more chances to connect, learn, and advance social justice work!
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Keep an eye out for the new blog series “After the University”. This 15-week series features short contributions from scholars around the world. Dr Dabrowski and I contributed a piece reflecting on the challenges currently facing the UK’s HI sector.
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🌍 Exciting news! We have launched the Early Career Forum - a new initiative designed to support early career professionals working in poverty and social justice fields. Read our latest blog about the forum written by Freya Cole Norton, our brilliant Early Career Forum Coordinator! rb.gy/qtb1hh
Listen to the tenth episode of The Cost of Living Chronicles podcast!
It features talks from Prof Danny Dorling (University of Oxford), Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (Ulster University), Prof Morven G. McEachern (University of Chester) and Dr Camila Lewis (University of Manchester).
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In PRAN’s latest newsletter issue we’re excited to share updates including Picture This: A Visual Perspective on Poverty and Inequality in the UK. These illustrations turn research into accessible advocacy for all. We also spotlight iMAPP’s launch in Liverpool City Region. tinyurl.com/bd83dhb4
Very much looking forward to being in Liverpool next year. This year's conference at York was great, with 3 symposia from our policy group, plus many more sessions on employment policy related issues. Will put out a call for papers in early 2026 for papers for our symposia
It was great to present at the @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social Policy Association (UK) conference in York last week! We are delighted to host the next year’s conference at Liverpool Hope University! We warmly welcome national and international delegates to our beautiful city!
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Listen to the Mid-Morning Show with Roy Basnett and Liz Folan on LIVERPOOL LIVE RADIO this morning! We will discuss the urgent need to address poverty, the Poverty Research and Advocacy Network(PRAN), Liverpool Access to Advice Network (LATAN)and much more!
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Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the Arts.
Event on Tuesday 27 May in Liverpool, part of WoWFEST and with support from the SPA.
An event "that delves into the intersections of class, creativity, and resilience within the arts"
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🚨🔎 Read PRAN’s latest newsletter! This month, we bring you key updates from across the network and our friends. www.pran.org.uk/blog/pran-ne...
It was good to present findings from our ongoing research about the impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis on HE Students at the annual @britsoci.bsky.social
conference in Manchester. The minimum students deserve is political representation and for their issues to be heard and addressed. #britsoc25
🚨Some very exciting news! A new event alert!
📌 Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the Arts
📆 Tuesday 27th of May
⏰6-8pm
📍Unity Theatre, Liverpool
Join us at this a dynamic and thought-provoking event!
For more information and to register, please visit 👇
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Please see this Call for Participants from friends at Sands Films. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an upcoming independent film about social equality! 🎥
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Have you ever heard of the concept of Basic Income? Would you like learn how it could help address poverty and stigma? Read PRAN’s latest blog written by Louis Strappazzon to learn how the Basic Income pilot could benefit people in the U.K.!
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PRAN’s next event, Understanding the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Special Issue Launch Event. Join us on the 28th April, 2025 at 9:30 for the launch of a special issue focusing on understanding the cost of living crisis in the UK.
Get your tickets from Eventbrite
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PRAN’s latest blog talking about how food is a legal right.
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📢 Join us for the launch of a Special Issue on the Cost of Living Crisis in the UK, featuring interdisciplinary articles exploring its impact on vulnerable groups and potential solutions. Bookings are now open!
📅 28th of April (Monday)
⏰ 9.30-1.30
📍Online
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💭 Policy Officer @tompottrill.bsky.social shares what you can expect at our conference breakout on the role of the health system in addressing poverty.
We are delighted to be joined by Sarah Woolnough, Claire Humphries and @atasnatalija.bsky.social for this session.
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New in #SocialPolicy & Administration journal: “Understanding the Cost-of-Living Crisis in the United Kingdom” by Natalija Atas atasnatalija.bsky.social & Vicki Dabrowski…
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💡Read PRAN’s latest blog ‘The Scandal of Failing Benefits’ written by Prof Peter Taylor- Gooby👇
• £23 billion in benefits for low-income individuals go unclaimed annually.
•1/6 of eligible UC and Pension Credit claimants fail to claim their entitlements.
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🚨🎧Listen to the latest episode of The Cost of Living Chronicles podcast. This episode features a conversation with three remarkable guests who share a deep understanding of what it means to be an asylum seeker or refugee in the U.K.
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As the year comes to a close, PRAN is excited to share the final updates of 2024 in our latest newsletter! We appreciate the continued support of our members and friends -let’s build on our progress and momentum in 2025!
Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
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