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Today, the government shared their spending plans. The Chancellor said reforms are coming to support more young people into work. But how much do you know about the role of our social security system for young people right now? Test your knowledge: https://sbrew.link/37gsH7Rt

These are the questions we’ll be asking ourselves following the Autumn Budget later this week, to figure out if the government’s plans deliver on Andy Burnham’s promises to help us live well. 🔗 Join to stop the stigma and fix the system https://sbrew.link/UlApBtRy

“You want people in to work, look at a more personalised, supportive approach.” @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social We showed MPs what it’s like to use the Jobcentre and what it could be like if everyone's given the support they need. https://sbrew.link/4EsUjEMF

🟠MPs' words shape attitudes, attitudes shape policy, and that shapes how the social security system is there for us. This Challenge Poverty Week, ask your MP to choose words that lift us up. 🔗We’ve made it easy to email your MP: https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/196723/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky

£959,005 in grants to 683 Edinburgh households with children, in three years. Support that arrives quickly and treats families with trust can stop a hard month becoming something much harder. #ChallengePoverty @PovertyAlliance.org @cpwscotland.bsky.social

We're hiring a Head of IT 💻 Lead the tech that keeps around 100 colleagues across London, Edinburgh and home connected, secure and supported. £61,000 | Permanent | Hybrid (Farringdon) Closes 11:59pm, 25 October Apply: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/xx6f9bvrad

🟠🔵This Challenge Poverty Week, ask your MP to use words that lift us up. With people who have used the social security system, we created a guide on how to speak about social security with accuracy and respect. Send it to your MP🔗https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/196723/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky

Join us on Wednesday, 14th Oct for the 'Together for Social Security: Better Messaging for a Stronger System' webinar. This will cover practical approaches to challenging stigma and harmful stereotypes about the social security system. 🔗https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MvDga1OYSxeNKPe5dSU7cA

What is the Milburn Review? What does NEET stand for? Put your knowledge to the test with our quiz today: https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/201499/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky

Tomorrow we are putting your knowledge to the test. We’re back from the Labour Party Conference, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wants to change the way the social security system supports young people. How much do you know about the support available for young people? Check back tomorrow!

Timms Review and PIP: nothing has changed yet. If you get PIP, your award carries on under the current rules. You can still apply now. Final recommendations are due in autumn 2026. What it could mean for you: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news/the-timms-review

We are heading to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. With Andy Burnham making promises since becoming Prime Minister, here is what we are asking ourselves over the weekend to help us decide if he is keeping those promises! Check back next week to see what we find out!

Our Thriving Futures Fund has won Impactful Grant of the Year at the ACO Annual Awards 2026. Built with people in Edinburgh, not just for them. Flexible funding, long-term support, and £500 into savings each year. Thank you to our partners and everyone who shaped it. #ACOAwards2026

“You don’t have time then... to see what works for you” @anndaviesplaid.bsky.social MP Caerfyrddin Earlier this year, we showed MPs what it’s like to use the Jobcentre now and what it could be like if everyone is given the time and support they need. https://sbrew.link/8SKuPyUr

The future prosperity of our country depends on more people having a decent chance now. It relies on our social security system providing young people with the financial stability and personalised support they need to thrive. It’s time for the government to invest in a better future for all of us.

Trying to bring more lived experience into your influencing work? Our Co-Production Partners helped create an immersive Jobcentre experience for MPs and are now reflecting on their role in influencing and why putting lived experience front and centre is essential. www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new...

Big news! Our Thriving Futures Fund is shortlisted for Impactful Grant of the Year at the ACO Annual Awards 2026. Since October 2024 it has supported 106 people in Edinburgh impacted by financial insecurity. www.aco.uk.net/news-blogs/a... Winners announced 17 September. #ACOAwards2026

Last month we took the Jobcentre to Parliament and MPs experienced what the current Jobcentre is like and what it could be like if it was built on dignity and respect. Turn2us Campaign Manager, Vicky, has written all about our learnings in the blog below: www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new...

Do we need to be more innovative to change minds in parliament? Research and reports give MPs one part of the picture, but they fall short when it comes to MPs understanding what it really feels like for the people behind the statistics. 1/3 www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new...

“Not just trying to get you into any job, but get you into a job that actually fits with your interests and ambitions” - @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social Recently, we took MPs through our Jobcentre experience. They agree Jobcentres should lead with trust, not suspicion. https://sbrew.link/lL0CBizQ

We're delighted to welcome @turn2us.org.uk, a charity offering information and support to people facing financial insecurity, into the MALG Community. Don't forget to share your MALG Membership Certificate and MALG Member Logo proudly! Not already a Member? Join here: malg.org.uk/membership/

“Somebody entering a Jobcentre should be receiving dignity and respect” - @marshadecordova.bsky.social, MP for Battersea Recently, we took MPs through our Jobcentre experience based on real-life experiences. They agree Jobcentres should lead with trust, not suspicion. https://sbrew.link/h03gA4jJ

Still time to join us: we’re hiring a Grant Search Product Owner (9-mth mat cover) to lead a tool that helps hundreds of thousands find grants and income each year. FT, salary £44,196 - Hybrid (London + home) Don’t wait. Applications close: 30 July https://app.beapplied.com/apply/qxgrosxml0

We’re looking for people who would be willing to share their honest experiences of going to the Jobcentre. We’re campaigning for the DWP to make sure Jobcentres lead with trust, not suspicion. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please fill out our form turn2us.beaconforms.com/form/73c17cd8

We’re hiring a Research & Learning Manager to help us understand what real impact looks like in complex work: co-production, place-based approaches, stigma, systems change. Permanent | FT | £46,901 | Hybrid Closes 9am Fri 7 Aug: https://app.beapplied.com/apply/k3z1lek1b2

We’re hiring a Senior Planning & Strategy Officer to sit at the heart of how Turn2us sets its direction and holds itself to account. Salary: £43,728 per year Applications close Monday 27 July Learn more and apply: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/jobs/senior-planning-strategy-officer

Last month, MPs stepped into our Jobcentre experience. They agreed Jobcentres should lead with trust, not suspicion, to support people into work. As a new Prime Minister takes office, we will keep calling for dignity & respect in our social security system. Watch more: https://youtu.be/BkRGe70cQuE

We’re hiring a Grant Search Product Owner (9-month mat cover) to lead one of our flagship tools, helping people find the financial support they’re entitled to. FT | £44,196 | Hybrid (London + home) https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/jobs/grant-search-product-owner Apply by Thu 23 Jul.

We brought the Jobcentre to Parliament. MPs stepped into experiences produced and delivered with people with lived experience. They saw the reality people face every day and what’s possible when Jobcentres lead with trust, not suspicion. Together, we can stop the stigma and fix the system.

Tuesday 23rd, tomorrow, we take our Jobcentre experience to parliament for MPs. But why? 🟠To bring people’s experiences of the Jobcentre to life for MPs 🟠To encourage MPs to take action to build trust in the Jobcentre 🟠To support MPs to talk positively about the role of the Jobcentre

Just 2 days until we take our jobcentre experience to parliament. "A positive experience at the Jobcentre left me feeling empowered and confident in my abilities...” Thanks to our Co-Production Partners like Julie, we have been able to create a realistic Jobcentre event based on their experiences.

Only 3 days until our Jobcentre experience in Parliament. So, this is your last chance to invite your MP. Make sure your MP represents you by attending our Jobcentre experience, where actors will show how a jobcentre should lead with dignity and respect. 🔗https://sbrew.link/QWycSWes

Congratulations to @endchildpoverty.bsky.social winners of Campaign of the Year at the Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2026! Recognition for the fight to scrap the two-child limit, powered by 140+ members + young people with lived experience. We're proud to stand with you.

We're heading to #StrongerThings on 16 June @wearenewlocal.bsky.social brilliant conference at Guildhall London. Come find us at the Turn2us stand and join our session in the afternoon programme. Together we can tackle financial insecurity for good. www.newlocal.org.uk/strongerthings