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Safety Nets
@safety-nets.bsky.social
Bringing vital experience of the social security system across all four countries of the UK. Funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org

We are a team of six universities, two policy partners and an Experts by Experience panel. https://safetynets.study/
The Safety Nets team had a productive away day last week in beautiful Edinburgh - thanks to @haylesben.bsky.social for organising the venue!

Great to advance plans across our 4 workstreams. Updates coming soon - watch this space!
May 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Out and about in London with our flyers!

We're keen to hear from parents across the UK about how social security works where you live.

If you'd like some flyers to share locally or through your networks, feel free to get in touch:

📩 safety-nets-project@york.ac.uk
April 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Out and about in Belfast today with our leaflets!

Great to be chatting with people and spreading the word - keep an eye out for them and let us know if there's anywhere we should visit 👋 1/🧵
April 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Please help spread the word – especially if you know parents/carers who might be interested.
Every story shared helps build a fuller picture.

If you'd like flyers get in touch safety-nets-project@york.ac.uk

#SocialSecurity #UKBenefits #ParentVoices #SafetyNets
April 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our major project funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org is the first attempt to truly understand the extent, nature and impact of these differences.
March 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Recent years have seen the increasing devolution of powers over social security, which means that what you may receive in support can depend a great deal on where in the UK you live.
March 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We’re new to @bsky.app! We are a team of six universities, two policy partners @cpaguk.bsky.social & @resfoundation.bsky.social and are also working closely with our Experts by Experience panel, who bring vital experience of the social security system across all four countries of the UK.
March 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM