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We build national campaigns for a more progressive society.
#SafeSickPay - we need to raise the rate of Statutory Sick Pay so everyone can afford to get well soon.
#SafeSickPay - we need to raise the rate of Statutory Sick Pay so everyone can afford to get well soon.
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We build national organising campaigns for a more progressive society. We do this by driving our own campaigns, carrying out research on what works and offering training and consultancy.
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We are recruiting for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director and an Operations Director🥳Exciting time to be joining the team as we work to scale-up. If you or someone you know would be suitable please get in touch. Please share🙏
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Great contribution to the debate and evidence-base on the future of workplace health from
@thefabians.bsky.social @sasjkia.bsky.social
Key recommendation on Statutory Sick Pay:
- add an immediate raise to the rate
- review and pathway towards a higher rate in line with wages
@thefabians.bsky.social @sasjkia.bsky.social
Key recommendation on Statutory Sick Pay:
- add an immediate raise to the rate
- review and pathway towards a higher rate in line with wages
September 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Great contribution to the debate and evidence-base on the future of workplace health from
@thefabians.bsky.social @sasjkia.bsky.social
Key recommendation on Statutory Sick Pay:
- add an immediate raise to the rate
- review and pathway towards a higher rate in line with wages
@thefabians.bsky.social @sasjkia.bsky.social
Key recommendation on Statutory Sick Pay:
- add an immediate raise to the rate
- review and pathway towards a higher rate in line with wages
We are recruiting for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director and an Operations Director🥳Exciting time to be joining the team as we work to scale-up. If you or someone you know would be suitable please get in touch. Please share🙏
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Careers
We build national organising campaigns for a more progressive society. We do this by driving our own campaigns, carrying out research on what works and offering training and consultancy.
centreforprogressivechange.org
September 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We are recruiting for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director and an Operations Director🥳Exciting time to be joining the team as we work to scale-up. If you or someone you know would be suitable please get in touch. Please share🙏
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Full-time roles at £60-£67k
centreforprogressivechange.org/careers
Well done Belgium - something the UK could aspire to!
Belgium has one of the highest minimum wages in Europe, and scored well on statutory sick pay, maternity pay, and its relatively short working weeks.
Belgium boasts third place on global work-life balance ranking
Belgium boasts third place on global work-life balance ranking
www.brusselstimes.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Well done Belgium - something the UK could aspire to!
Brilliant to have @alexsobel.co.uk as a public supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign.
At £3 an hour, Statutory Sick Pay is so low that many are forced to return to work whilst ill or injured - jeopardising both their physical and mental health. It's time this changed.
At £3 an hour, Statutory Sick Pay is so low that many are forced to return to work whilst ill or injured - jeopardising both their physical and mental health. It's time this changed.
July 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Brilliant to have @alexsobel.co.uk as a public supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign.
At £3 an hour, Statutory Sick Pay is so low that many are forced to return to work whilst ill or injured - jeopardising both their physical and mental health. It's time this changed.
At £3 an hour, Statutory Sick Pay is so low that many are forced to return to work whilst ill or injured - jeopardising both their physical and mental health. It's time this changed.
Some significant news from the ONS on sick day data this morning.
There has been a large fall in total sick days taken by workers, but there is more to the story... a 🧵
There has been a large fall in total sick days taken by workers, but there is more to the story... a 🧵
June 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Some significant news from the ONS on sick day data this morning.
There has been a large fall in total sick days taken by workers, but there is more to the story... a 🧵
There has been a large fall in total sick days taken by workers, but there is more to the story... a 🧵
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📢 Today, we release new research with @mssocietyuk.bsky.social on the experiences of 1,125 people with multiple sclerosis. It explores the barriers & enablers to accessing & staying in work with 96% of respondents stating MS impacted their ability to work. (1/10) lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
May 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📢 Today, we release new research with @mssocietyuk.bsky.social on the experiences of 1,125 people with multiple sclerosis. It explores the barriers & enablers to accessing & staying in work with 96% of respondents stating MS impacted their ability to work. (1/10) lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Update - we've heard the sick pay amendment is due to be debated now next week - so watch this space!
#SafeSickPay
#SafeSickPay
Baroness Ruth Lister has put down an important amendment to the employment bill that will be heard in Parliament this Tuesday.
It seeks to strengthen measures on statutory sick pay (SSP) to better protect vulnerable workers [1/3] 👇
It seeks to strengthen measures on statutory sick pay (SSP) to better protect vulnerable workers [1/3] 👇
April 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Update - we've heard the sick pay amendment is due to be debated now next week - so watch this space!
#SafeSickPay
#SafeSickPay
Baroness Ruth Lister has put down an important amendment to the employment bill that will be heard in Parliament this Tuesday.
It seeks to strengthen measures on statutory sick pay (SSP) to better protect vulnerable workers [1/3] 👇
It seeks to strengthen measures on statutory sick pay (SSP) to better protect vulnerable workers [1/3] 👇
April 28, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Baroness Ruth Lister has put down an important amendment to the employment bill that will be heard in Parliament this Tuesday.
It seeks to strengthen measures on statutory sick pay (SSP) to better protect vulnerable workers [1/3] 👇
It seeks to strengthen measures on statutory sick pay (SSP) to better protect vulnerable workers [1/3] 👇
Brilliant to have @fabianhamilton.bsky.social MP as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign!
Too many employees in Leeds are unable to pay the bills and support their families when the are sick - it is time this changed.
Too many employees in Leeds are unable to pay the bills and support their families when the are sick - it is time this changed.
April 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Brilliant to have @fabianhamilton.bsky.social MP as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign!
Too many employees in Leeds are unable to pay the bills and support their families when the are sick - it is time this changed.
Too many employees in Leeds are unable to pay the bills and support their families when the are sick - it is time this changed.
At just £3/hr, Statutory Sick Pay forces people to push on at work when ill or struggle to pay the bills, causing extra stress & anxiety at an already difficult time.
Thank you @daviesofbrixton.bsky.social & @mindcharity.bsky.social for highlighting the mental health impact of low SSP on workers ⬇️
Thank you @daviesofbrixton.bsky.social & @mindcharity.bsky.social for highlighting the mental health impact of low SSP on workers ⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
At just £3/hr, Statutory Sick Pay forces people to push on at work when ill or struggle to pay the bills, causing extra stress & anxiety at an already difficult time.
Thank you @daviesofbrixton.bsky.social & @mindcharity.bsky.social for highlighting the mental health impact of low SSP on workers ⬇️
Thank you @daviesofbrixton.bsky.social & @mindcharity.bsky.social for highlighting the mental health impact of low SSP on workers ⬇️
Thank you Baroness @carmensmith.bsky.social for highlighting the need to address gaps in sick pay alongside improving gender equality.
SSP at £3 an hour forces low paid workers - disproportionately women - to work during illness. Raising the rate of sick pay is crucial for building gender parity.
SSP at £3 an hour forces low paid workers - disproportionately women - to work during illness. Raising the rate of sick pay is crucial for building gender parity.
March 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thank you Baroness @carmensmith.bsky.social for highlighting the need to address gaps in sick pay alongside improving gender equality.
SSP at £3 an hour forces low paid workers - disproportionately women - to work during illness. Raising the rate of sick pay is crucial for building gender parity.
SSP at £3 an hour forces low paid workers - disproportionately women - to work during illness. Raising the rate of sick pay is crucial for building gender parity.
Baroness Lister just highlighted to @houseoflords.parliament.uk
that the Government's #SickPay plans will have unintended consequences for low paid workers.
Unless wording on removal of the Lower Earnings Limit is changed, some workers - especially women and disabled people - will be worse off.
that the Government's #SickPay plans will have unintended consequences for low paid workers.
Unless wording on removal of the Lower Earnings Limit is changed, some workers - especially women and disabled people - will be worse off.
March 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Baroness Lister just highlighted to @houseoflords.parliament.uk
that the Government's #SickPay plans will have unintended consequences for low paid workers.
Unless wording on removal of the Lower Earnings Limit is changed, some workers - especially women and disabled people - will be worse off.
that the Government's #SickPay plans will have unintended consequences for low paid workers.
Unless wording on removal of the Lower Earnings Limit is changed, some workers - especially women and disabled people - will be worse off.
"Statutory sick pay is the lowest in Europe & the lowest paid have been excluded, meaning they cannot afford to stay home when sick. As we saw during COVID, that endangers public health."
Great to hear Baroness O'Grady highlight in
@houseoflords.parliament.uk today the need for higher #SickPay!
Great to hear Baroness O'Grady highlight in
@houseoflords.parliament.uk today the need for higher #SickPay!
March 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"Statutory sick pay is the lowest in Europe & the lowest paid have been excluded, meaning they cannot afford to stay home when sick. As we saw during COVID, that endangers public health."
Great to hear Baroness O'Grady highlight in
@houseoflords.parliament.uk today the need for higher #SickPay!
Great to hear Baroness O'Grady highlight in
@houseoflords.parliament.uk today the need for higher #SickPay!
"Imagine going through the hardest health condition [...] and coming out of that with your financial situation in ruins."
Amanda Walters from #SafeSickPay to @bbclondonnews.bsky.social on why more needs to be done to raise the rate of #sickpay
🔊 Have a listen.
#ukpolitics #campaigns
Amanda Walters from #SafeSickPay to @bbclondonnews.bsky.social on why more needs to be done to raise the rate of #sickpay
🔊 Have a listen.
#ukpolitics #campaigns
March 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"Imagine going through the hardest health condition [...] and coming out of that with your financial situation in ruins."
Amanda Walters from #SafeSickPay to @bbclondonnews.bsky.social on why more needs to be done to raise the rate of #sickpay
🔊 Have a listen.
#ukpolitics #campaigns
Amanda Walters from #SafeSickPay to @bbclondonnews.bsky.social on why more needs to be done to raise the rate of #sickpay
🔊 Have a listen.
#ukpolitics #campaigns
Great to hear confirmation that following the #SafeSickPay campaign's calls the replacement rate for those earning Statutory Sick Pay for the first time will be 80% of their earnings 🔽
March 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Great to hear confirmation that following the #SafeSickPay campaign's calls the replacement rate for those earning Statutory Sick Pay for the first time will be 80% of their earnings 🔽
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When a young person is diagnosed with cancer they often have to stop work immediately for treatment - it is so important they get the sick pay they need
Great to support Farid to hand in a petition to 10 Downing alongside @progressivechange.bsky.social making the case for better sick pay 👇🏽
Great to support Farid to hand in a petition to 10 Downing alongside @progressivechange.bsky.social making the case for better sick pay 👇🏽
Young people with cancer often have to take time off work and if they do, they should get enough sick pay to cover their costs.
Today, Farid handed a petition into 10 Downing Street with @progressivechange.bsky.social calling for reform to Statutory Sick Pay, like an increase in the amount paid.
Today, Farid handed a petition into 10 Downing Street with @progressivechange.bsky.social calling for reform to Statutory Sick Pay, like an increase in the amount paid.
March 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
When a young person is diagnosed with cancer they often have to stop work immediately for treatment - it is so important they get the sick pay they need
Great to support Farid to hand in a petition to 10 Downing alongside @progressivechange.bsky.social making the case for better sick pay 👇🏽
Great to support Farid to hand in a petition to 10 Downing alongside @progressivechange.bsky.social making the case for better sick pay 👇🏽
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At @mindcharity.bsky.social we’re joining @progressivechange.bsky.social to call on the Prime Minister to reform sick pay so that it provides a real safety net for workers and doesn’t force people into poverty when they are unwell
March 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
At @mindcharity.bsky.social we’re joining @progressivechange.bsky.social to call on the Prime Minister to reform sick pay so that it provides a real safety net for workers and doesn’t force people into poverty when they are unwell
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Young people with cancer often have to take time off work and if they do, they should get enough sick pay to cover their costs.
Today, Farid handed a petition into 10 Downing Street with @progressivechange.bsky.social calling for reform to Statutory Sick Pay, like an increase in the amount paid.
Today, Farid handed a petition into 10 Downing Street with @progressivechange.bsky.social calling for reform to Statutory Sick Pay, like an increase in the amount paid.
March 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Young people with cancer often have to take time off work and if they do, they should get enough sick pay to cover their costs.
Today, Farid handed a petition into 10 Downing Street with @progressivechange.bsky.social calling for reform to Statutory Sick Pay, like an increase in the amount paid.
Today, Farid handed a petition into 10 Downing Street with @progressivechange.bsky.social calling for reform to Statutory Sick Pay, like an increase in the amount paid.
Workers can’t get well soon without #SafeSickPay.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
March 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Workers can’t get well soon without #SafeSickPay.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
Extensive media coverage today on the need for Statutory Sick Pay to rise.
With MPs debating sick pay tomorrow, it’s clear that more needs to be done to protect millions of workers from being forced into work before they have recovered from illness ⬇️
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
With MPs debating sick pay tomorrow, it’s clear that more needs to be done to protect millions of workers from being forced into work before they have recovered from illness ⬇️
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
8.3 million UK workers to have ‘unliveable’ sick pay despite changes, say campaigners
Exclusive: Millions of workers in the UK get just a third of minimum wage if they fall sick, putting financial strain on those with cancer struggling to pay bills
www.independent.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Extensive media coverage today on the need for Statutory Sick Pay to rise.
With MPs debating sick pay tomorrow, it’s clear that more needs to be done to protect millions of workers from being forced into work before they have recovered from illness ⬇️
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
With MPs debating sick pay tomorrow, it’s clear that more needs to be done to protect millions of workers from being forced into work before they have recovered from illness ⬇️
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Changes to #SickPay are coming!
Whilst some are set to be positive, one third of a million people are still at risk of having their Statutory Sick Pay reduced.
Find out more ⬇️
Whilst some are set to be positive, one third of a million people are still at risk of having their Statutory Sick Pay reduced.
Find out more ⬇️
March 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Changes to #SickPay are coming!
Whilst some are set to be positive, one third of a million people are still at risk of having their Statutory Sick Pay reduced.
Find out more ⬇️
Whilst some are set to be positive, one third of a million people are still at risk of having their Statutory Sick Pay reduced.
Find out more ⬇️
Was great to drop off our 'get workers well soon' card to @louisehaighmp.bsky.social last week. Thanks to the constituents who signed, with @sheffieldadvice.bsky.social and @tuc.org.uk Sheffield 🙏
Louise, please will you support raising the rate of Statutory Sick Pay in ERB Report Stage next week?
Louise, please will you support raising the rate of Statutory Sick Pay in ERB Report Stage next week?
March 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Was great to drop off our 'get workers well soon' card to @louisehaighmp.bsky.social last week. Thanks to the constituents who signed, with @sheffieldadvice.bsky.social and @tuc.org.uk Sheffield 🙏
Louise, please will you support raising the rate of Statutory Sick Pay in ERB Report Stage next week?
Louise, please will you support raising the rate of Statutory Sick Pay in ERB Report Stage next week?
🚨 One third of a million employees - earning between £123 - £146 per week - are now at risk of having their sick pay reduced.
Hear Amanda Walters, Director of the #SafeSickPay campaign, discuss on LBC radio why the Government must urgently change its wording in the Employment Rights Bill.👂⬇️
Hear Amanda Walters, Director of the #SafeSickPay campaign, discuss on LBC radio why the Government must urgently change its wording in the Employment Rights Bill.👂⬇️
March 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚨 One third of a million employees - earning between £123 - £146 per week - are now at risk of having their sick pay reduced.
Hear Amanda Walters, Director of the #SafeSickPay campaign, discuss on LBC radio why the Government must urgently change its wording in the Employment Rights Bill.👂⬇️
Hear Amanda Walters, Director of the #SafeSickPay campaign, discuss on LBC radio why the Government must urgently change its wording in the Employment Rights Bill.👂⬇️
Great to have @kittysull1.bsky.social MP as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign 🥳
Over one in four in Scotland only get £116 a week when they are off sick, which is not enough for people to pay the bills. We look forward to working with the Government to change this.
Over one in four in Scotland only get £116 a week when they are off sick, which is not enough for people to pay the bills. We look forward to working with the Government to change this.
March 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Great to have @kittysull1.bsky.social MP as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign 🥳
Over one in four in Scotland only get £116 a week when they are off sick, which is not enough for people to pay the bills. We look forward to working with the Government to change this.
Over one in four in Scotland only get £116 a week when they are off sick, which is not enough for people to pay the bills. We look forward to working with the Government to change this.
Brilliant to have @elainestewartmp.bsky.social as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign.
Too many low-income workers in Scotland, especially women, have to try and get by on £116 a week of Statutory Sick Pay when they are ill. It is time this changed.
Too many low-income workers in Scotland, especially women, have to try and get by on £116 a week of Statutory Sick Pay when they are ill. It is time this changed.
March 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Brilliant to have @elainestewartmp.bsky.social as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign.
Too many low-income workers in Scotland, especially women, have to try and get by on £116 a week of Statutory Sick Pay when they are ill. It is time this changed.
Too many low-income workers in Scotland, especially women, have to try and get by on £116 a week of Statutory Sick Pay when they are ill. It is time this changed.