Natalija Atas
@atasnatalija.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Public Health and Social Care. Researching Poverty, Inequality and Social Determinants of Health. Co-founder of @PRAN_Action
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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An Introduction: After the University? - Social Science Space
Around the world, universities find themselves in crisis, with higher education governance, academic labor, and the meaning of scholarship undergoing profound transformations. […]
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November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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.
www.socialsciencespace.com/2025/11/an-i...
www.socialsciencespace.com/2025/11/an-i...
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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
Introducing the Early Career Forum: Strengthening Networks, Building Resilience — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
Starting out in social justice work can be tough—short contracts, emotional strain, and little support. That’s why PRAN is launching the Early Career Forum : a new space to connect, share, and build ...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌍 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
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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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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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The Cost of Living Chronicles.Episode 10: Special Issue Launch (Part 1) — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
Welcome to the tenth episode of The Cost of Living Chronicles , recorded live at the launch of a special issue of the Journal of Social Policy and Administration . Hear insights from Prof Danny...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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).
shorturl.at/ImFET
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
PRAN NEWSLETTER ISSUE 19: September 2025 — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
In this 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 ...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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
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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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Social Policy Association 2026 - Liverpool Hope University
YouTube video by liverpoolhopeuni1
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July 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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!
youtu.be/FAsjZKl_-rw
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Social Policy Association 2026 - Liverpool Hope University
YouTube video by liverpoolhopeuni1
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July 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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!
youtu.be/FAsjZKl_-rw
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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!
June 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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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We all want kids to thrive at school. But rising costs are making it harder for children in lower-income families to make the most their education. The UK government’s child poverty strategy must improve living standards for families so all children can afford to take part at school.
The minimum cost of education in the UK
The minimum cost of education parents in the UK must meet is now over £1,000 a year for a child at primary school and nearly £2,300 a year for a child at secondary school.
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May 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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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"
Info ⬇️⬇️
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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"
Info ⬇️⬇️
writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/aga...
Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the Arts - Writing on the Wall
Against All Odds brings together a stellar panel of artists and writers who have challenged barriers and defied expectations
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May 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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"
Info ⬇️⬇️
writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/aga...
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"
Info ⬇️⬇️
writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/aga...
🚨🔎 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...
PRAN NEWSLETTER ISSUE 15: April 2025 — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
This month, PRAN shares key updates: a new podcast with Food for Thought, Liverpool named a Marmot City, and the Put Children First campaign. Don’t miss Against All Odds (27 May, WoWFEST) or Afloat...
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April 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚨🔎 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
conference in Manchester. The minimum students deserve is political representation and for their issues to be heard and addressed. #britsoc25
April 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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
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 👇
www.pran.org.uk/events/again...
📌 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 👇
www.pran.org.uk/events/again...
Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the Arts — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
For the second year running, PRAN is thrilled to partner with Writing on the Wall for WoWFEST, Liverpool’s annual literary festival. Join us for a powerful panel on class, creativity, and resistance i...
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April 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🚨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 👇
www.pran.org.uk/events/again...
📌 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 👇
www.pran.org.uk/events/again...
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! 🎥
www.pran.org.uk/events/the-m...
www.pran.org.uk/events/the-m...
The Man with the Plan (Sands Films) — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
Join us at Sands Films in Rotherhithe on April 12 or 13 to be part of a powerful filmed protest scene in The Man with the Plan —a call to action for equity, justice, and real social change.
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April 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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! 🎥
www.pran.org.uk/events/the-m...
www.pran.org.uk/events/the-m...
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.!
www.pran.org.uk/blog/what-wo...
www.pran.org.uk/blog/what-wo...
What Would the Proposed Basic Income Pilot in Greater Manchester Mean for the UK? — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
A Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester aims to reduce poverty by providing unconditional cash payments, supporting well-being, and tackling homelessness. Global studies show UBI boosts productivit...
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March 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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.!
www.pran.org.uk/blog/what-wo...
www.pran.org.uk/blog/what-wo...
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Some words of endorsement for our new book @scmpress.bsky.social setting out 15 years of Spaces of Hope & implications for transformational leadership in the public square @ianmayer.bsky.social @paradoxbridge.bsky.social @markswift.bsky.social @gracerethomas.bsky.social @atasnatalija.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Some words of endorsement for our new book @scmpress.bsky.social setting out 15 years of Spaces of Hope & implications for transformational leadership in the public square @ianmayer.bsky.social @paradoxbridge.bsky.social @markswift.bsky.social @gracerethomas.bsky.social @atasnatalija.bsky.social
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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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Get your tickets from Eventbrite
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Understanding the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Special Issue Launch Event — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
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.
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February 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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
www.pran.org.uk/events/under...
Get your tickets from Eventbrite
www.pran.org.uk/events/under...
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PRAN’s latest blog talking about how food is a legal right.
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-man...
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www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-man...
The Manc Kitchen - Imagining a right to food in Manchester — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
The Manc Kitchen explores the campaign for the Right to Food, advocating for social dining as a solution to food poverty. It highlights community kitchens as spaces of connection, dignity, and hope.
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February 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
PRAN’s latest blog talking about how food is a legal right.
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-man...
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-man...
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-man...
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-man...
📢 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
www.pran.org.uk/events/under...
📅 28th of April (Monday)
⏰ 9.30-1.30
📍Online
www.pran.org.uk/events/under...
Understanding the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Special Issue Launch Event — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
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.
www.pran.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢 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
www.pran.org.uk/events/under...
📅 28th of April (Monday)
⏰ 9.30-1.30
📍Online
www.pran.org.uk/events/under...
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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.
👉 resolvepoverty.org/conference
We are delighted to be joined by Sarah Woolnough, Claire Humphries and @atasnatalija.bsky.social for this session.
👉 resolvepoverty.org/conference
February 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
💭 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.
👉 resolvepoverty.org/conference
We are delighted to be joined by Sarah Woolnough, Claire Humphries and @atasnatalija.bsky.social for this session.
👉 resolvepoverty.org/conference
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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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Understanding the Cost‐of‐Living Crisis in the United Kingdom
Click on the article title to read more.
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January 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
New in #SocialPolicy & Administration journal: “Understanding the Cost-of-Living Crisis in the United Kingdom” by Natalija Atas atasnatalija.bsky.social & Vicki Dabrowski…
doi.org/10.1111/spol...
doi.org/10.1111/spol...
💡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.
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-sca...
• £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.
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-sca...
The Scandal of Failing Benefits — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
The DWP neglects to ensure £23bn in benefits reach low-income citizens, unlike HMRC’s strict tax enforcement. Vulnerable groups face barriers to claims, whilst pensioners receive prioritised support a...
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January 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
💡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.
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-sca...
• £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.
www.pran.org.uk/blog/the-sca...
🚨🎧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.
www.pran.org.uk/podcasts/the...
www.pran.org.uk/podcasts/the...
The Cost of Living Chronicles. Episode 8:Refugees and Asylum Seekers in the UK — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
Our eight episode is featuring a conversation with three remarkable guests who share a deep understanding of what it means to be an asylum seeker or refugee in the UK.
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December 30, 2024 at 9:38 AM
🚨🎧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.
www.pran.org.uk/podcasts/the...
www.pran.org.uk/podcasts/the...
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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Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
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PRAN NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11: December 2024 — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
In this Winter Edition, we recap highlights from our funding strategies workshop, share details of the 2025 event The Manc Kitchen: A Social Dining Pilot, and spotlight our blog, A Very Dickensian Chr...
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December 20, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
www.pran.org.uk/blog/pran-ne...
Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
www.pran.org.uk/blog/pran-ne...
Read PRAN’s newest blog ‘A Very Dickensian Christmas’ written by the brilliant Dr Rachel Broady. The Dickensian Christmas inspires media stories of poverty, often silencing those affected. Read more about inclusive and year-round poverty reporting 👇
www.pran.org.uk/blog/a-very-...
www.pran.org.uk/blog/a-very-...
A Very Dickensian Christmas — Poverty Research & Advocacy Network
The Dickensian Christmas inspires media stories of poverty, often silencing those affected. Rachel Broady urges inclusive reporting, amplifying voices to tackle stereotypes and year-round poverty.
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December 12, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Read PRAN’s newest blog ‘A Very Dickensian Christmas’ written by the brilliant Dr Rachel Broady. The Dickensian Christmas inspires media stories of poverty, often silencing those affected. Read more about inclusive and year-round poverty reporting 👇
www.pran.org.uk/blog/a-very-...
www.pran.org.uk/blog/a-very-...