Turn2us
@turn2us.org.uk
Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity together. Use our Benefits Calculator, Grants Search and PIP Helper. Monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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· Jan 2
Hi we're Turn2us! 👋
We're a UK charity offering practical tools and info to people struggling financially and we challenge the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity. If you're looking for ways to maximise your income, or you're passionate about ending inequality give us a follow!
We're a UK charity offering practical tools and info to people struggling financially and we challenge the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity. If you're looking for ways to maximise your income, or you're passionate about ending inequality give us a follow!
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Here’s why we’re spending £1m to tackle women’s & children’s poverty ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Here’s why we’re spending £1m to tackle women’s & children’s poverty ⬇️
Organisations representing doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and health visitors, as well as housing experts and anti-poverty charities, all agree that the government should abolish the two-child limit in full to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Organisations representing doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and health visitors, as well as housing experts and anti-poverty charities, all agree that the government should abolish the two-child limit in full to turn the tide on child poverty.
Turn2us will be at the @hospiceuk.bsky.social National Conference from 25 – 27 November. We want to make sure that our tools and information are there to support people at the end of their life and those who are bereaved. 🧡
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Turn2us will be at the @hospiceuk.bsky.social National Conference from 25 – 27 November. We want to make sure that our tools and information are there to support people at the end of their life and those who are bereaved. 🧡
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
Find out more about us: www.turn2us.org.uk
#HospiceUKConf
Fergus describes how he was rejected for the health-related element for Universal Credit after a ten-minute phone call.
“It’s almost like they don’t believe you, despite the fact I gave them access to my medical records”
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
“It’s almost like they don’t believe you, despite the fact I gave them access to my medical records”
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
‘I helped run the UK’s welfare system. Now it’s broken me’
Going to the Jobcentre was ‘my worst nightmare’ one former DWP adviser told The Independent
www.independent.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Fergus describes how he was rejected for the health-related element for Universal Credit after a ten-minute phone call.
“It’s almost like they don’t believe you, despite the fact I gave them access to my medical records”
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
“It’s almost like they don’t believe you, despite the fact I gave them access to my medical records”
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Politicians and journalists have the power to shape how we all think and feel about social security. Imagine if they framed it as a force for good, fueling stigma and suspicion.
Check out our guides for compassionate narratives:https://bit.ly/3Lme9b3
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
Check out our guides for compassionate narratives:https://bit.ly/3Lme9b3
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
“Attacks on immigration and benefits both rely on similar ugly prejudice: certain members of society “contribute” and others “cost”, and in the extreme, leech off the superior healthy and white population.”
My col. on Britain’s new wave of anti-migrant policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My col. on Britain’s new wave of anti-migrant policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Just beads in a glass jar: this is how the Tories dehumanise migrants and those in need | Frances Ryan
The Conservatives, like Reform, are rooting their immigration policy in the language of welfare dependency. It’s deeply harmful, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Politicians and journalists have the power to shape how we all think and feel about social security. Imagine if they framed it as a force for good, fueling stigma and suspicion.
Check out our guides for compassionate narratives:https://bit.ly/3Lme9b3
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
Check out our guides for compassionate narratives:https://bit.ly/3Lme9b3
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
We’re so grateful to everyone who came to our campaign launch this morning. It was encouraging to see so many showing support for a social security system that treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Find the report on our website: www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-sti...
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
Find the report on our website: www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-sti...
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We’re so grateful to everyone who came to our campaign launch this morning. It was encouraging to see so many showing support for a social security system that treats everyone with dignity and respect.
Find the report on our website: www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-sti...
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
Find the report on our website: www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-sti...
@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
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🚨 Today we at @turn2us.org.uk are in parliament to launch our new report and campaign to #StopTheStigma and fix the system.
Almost all of us will need our social security system at some point in our lives, but our society's distrust of claimants has been baked into its policies and practice...(1/6)
Almost all of us will need our social security system at some point in our lives, but our society's distrust of claimants has been baked into its policies and practice...(1/6)
October 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🚨 Today we at @turn2us.org.uk are in parliament to launch our new report and campaign to #StopTheStigma and fix the system.
Almost all of us will need our social security system at some point in our lives, but our society's distrust of claimants has been baked into its policies and practice...(1/6)
Almost all of us will need our social security system at some point in our lives, but our society's distrust of claimants has been baked into its policies and practice...(1/6)
We’re here setting up at the House of Commons, ready to meet your MPs and talk to them about how we can change the social security system.
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re here setting up at the House of Commons, ready to meet your MPs and talk to them about how we can change the social security system.
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/stop-the-stigma
#StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem
The Turn2us Edinburgh team joined the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally 🧡 Linda Craig, a full-time carer, shared how stigma and low support trap carers in poverty. Join us to #StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem: act.turn2us.org.uk/page/177936/...
October 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Turn2us Edinburgh team joined the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally 🧡 Linda Craig, a full-time carer, shared how stigma and low support trap carers in poverty. Join us to #StoptheStigma #FixtheSystem: act.turn2us.org.uk/page/177936/...
Most of us will need social security. But the system often leaves people feeling ashamed and stuck. We need support that’s respectful and reassuring.
Invite your MP to our launch: https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/177936/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
Invite your MP to our launch: https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/177936/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Most of us will need social security. But the system often leaves people feeling ashamed and stuck. We need support that’s respectful and reassuring.
Invite your MP to our launch: https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/177936/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
Invite your MP to our launch: https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/177936/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky
#StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem
We’re proud to stand with communities across Scotland calling for urgent action to tackle poverty and financial insecurity. Fair wages and affordable homes to stronger public services and a compassionate social security system, this is a future where every household can thrive.
#WeDemandBetter
#WeDemandBetter
October 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We’re proud to stand with communities across Scotland calling for urgent action to tackle poverty and financial insecurity. Fair wages and affordable homes to stronger public services and a compassionate social security system, this is a future where every household can thrive.
#WeDemandBetter
#WeDemandBetter
Join us at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter March & Rally in Edinburgh on Sat 25 Oct. Meet 10am at Scottish Parliament. Join us: https://scotland-demands-better.com
#WeDemandBetter
#WeDemandBetter
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join us at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter March & Rally in Edinburgh on Sat 25 Oct. Meet 10am at Scottish Parliament. Join us: https://scotland-demands-better.com
#WeDemandBetter
#WeDemandBetter
We stand with communities across Scotland calling for urgent action to end poverty. Fair wages, affordable homes, strong public services, and a compassionate social security system — this is the future we believe in.
Learn more: https://scotland-demands-better.com
#WeDemandBetter
Learn more: https://scotland-demands-better.com
#WeDemandBetter
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We stand with communities across Scotland calling for urgent action to end poverty. Fair wages, affordable homes, strong public services, and a compassionate social security system — this is the future we believe in.
Learn more: https://scotland-demands-better.com
#WeDemandBetter
Learn more: https://scotland-demands-better.com
#WeDemandBetter
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The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at risk, with an annual $4.2tn gap between funds committed & what's needed to achieve them.
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
October 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at risk, with an annual $4.2tn gap between funds committed & what's needed to achieve them.
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
This week we cover discussions about the SDGs at last month's UN General Assembly & look ahead to COP30. neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/f...
We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive Supporter Engagement & Legacy Manager to join us - a fundraiser ready for a challenge!
Salary: £45,981
Hybrid, Farringdon and homeworking
Closing date: 29/10/2025
Find out more about joining our team via the link in our profile, Jobs at Turn2us 👆
Salary: £45,981
Hybrid, Farringdon and homeworking
Closing date: 29/10/2025
Find out more about joining our team via the link in our profile, Jobs at Turn2us 👆
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive Supporter Engagement & Legacy Manager to join us - a fundraiser ready for a challenge!
Salary: £45,981
Hybrid, Farringdon and homeworking
Closing date: 29/10/2025
Find out more about joining our team via the link in our profile, Jobs at Turn2us 👆
Salary: £45,981
Hybrid, Farringdon and homeworking
Closing date: 29/10/2025
Find out more about joining our team via the link in our profile, Jobs at Turn2us 👆
Monday at conference was a success! It was great to hear
@andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the importance of dignity, respect and consistency in employment support. Whilst
@amnestyuk.bsky.social ran a fantastic session on the right to social security and telling a positive narrative #Lab25
@andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the importance of dignity, respect and consistency in employment support. Whilst
@amnestyuk.bsky.social ran a fantastic session on the right to social security and telling a positive narrative #Lab25
October 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Monday at conference was a success! It was great to hear
@andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the importance of dignity, respect and consistency in employment support. Whilst
@amnestyuk.bsky.social ran a fantastic session on the right to social security and telling a positive narrative #Lab25
@andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the importance of dignity, respect and consistency in employment support. Whilst
@amnestyuk.bsky.social ran a fantastic session on the right to social security and telling a positive narrative #Lab25
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Packed event at Labour Party Conference, where we put our findings on the impact of stigma to the Minister for Social Security & Disability.
Dehumanising processes are creating a culture of fear. If the government wants more effective employment support, they need to first rebuild trust in DWP.
Dehumanising processes are creating a culture of fear. If the government wants more effective employment support, they need to first rebuild trust in DWP.
Last night along with @thefabians.bsky.social we hosted our panel event on stigma.
It was great to hear the Minister, and so many of the audience questions emphasise that humanising the system is critical to any reform. Too often people are met with suspicion and control instead of support. #Lab25
It was great to hear the Minister, and so many of the audience questions emphasise that humanising the system is critical to any reform. Too often people are met with suspicion and control instead of support. #Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Packed event at Labour Party Conference, where we put our findings on the impact of stigma to the Minister for Social Security & Disability.
Dehumanising processes are creating a culture of fear. If the government wants more effective employment support, they need to first rebuild trust in DWP.
Dehumanising processes are creating a culture of fear. If the government wants more effective employment support, they need to first rebuild trust in DWP.
Last night along with @thefabians.bsky.social we hosted our panel event on stigma.
It was great to hear the Minister, and so many of the audience questions emphasise that humanising the system is critical to any reform. Too often people are met with suspicion and control instead of support. #Lab25
It was great to hear the Minister, and so many of the audience questions emphasise that humanising the system is critical to any reform. Too often people are met with suspicion and control instead of support. #Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Last night along with @thefabians.bsky.social we hosted our panel event on stigma.
It was great to hear the Minister, and so many of the audience questions emphasise that humanising the system is critical to any reform. Too often people are met with suspicion and control instead of support. #Lab25
It was great to hear the Minister, and so many of the audience questions emphasise that humanising the system is critical to any reform. Too often people are met with suspicion and control instead of support. #Lab25
I’m Sam the Policy & PA officer at Turn2us and I’ll be doing a takeover of our BlueSky account for #Lab25
We’re excited to be heading to Liverpool. Join us later today for our panel event with @thefabians.bsky.social
7PM at The Bluecoat: fabians.org.uk/social-insec...
We’re excited to be heading to Liverpool. Join us later today for our panel event with @thefabians.bsky.social
7PM at The Bluecoat: fabians.org.uk/social-insec...
September 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I’m Sam the Policy & PA officer at Turn2us and I’ll be doing a takeover of our BlueSky account for #Lab25
We’re excited to be heading to Liverpool. Join us later today for our panel event with @thefabians.bsky.social
7PM at The Bluecoat: fabians.org.uk/social-insec...
We’re excited to be heading to Liverpool. Join us later today for our panel event with @thefabians.bsky.social
7PM at The Bluecoat: fabians.org.uk/social-insec...
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This week @turn2us.org.uk released new research with Uni of Bristol, demonstrating how stigma towards claimants has broken our social security system.
Alex's story brings to life how damaging and nonsensical it is to treat people with such suspicion and contempt. This isn't working.
Alex's story brings to life how damaging and nonsensical it is to treat people with such suspicion and contempt. This isn't working.
‘The benefits system is set up to make you fail – it’s devastating’
More than half of all benefit claimants (51 per cent) say that claiming has damaged their mental health, research from welfare charity Turn2Us reveals
www.independent.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This week @turn2us.org.uk released new research with Uni of Bristol, demonstrating how stigma towards claimants has broken our social security system.
Alex's story brings to life how damaging and nonsensical it is to treat people with such suspicion and contempt. This isn't working.
Alex's story brings to life how damaging and nonsensical it is to treat people with such suspicion and contempt. This isn't working.
This Sunday at the Labour Party Conference, we will put our latest research findings and recommendations to Stephen Timms, the Minister for Social Security and Disability.
Join us for a discussion with our panelists Professor Sara Davies, Katherine Sangster and @thomasjlawson.bsky.social
Join us for a discussion with our panelists Professor Sara Davies, Katherine Sangster and @thomasjlawson.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This Sunday at the Labour Party Conference, we will put our latest research findings and recommendations to Stephen Timms, the Minister for Social Security and Disability.
Join us for a discussion with our panelists Professor Sara Davies, Katherine Sangster and @thomasjlawson.bsky.social
Join us for a discussion with our panelists Professor Sara Davies, Katherine Sangster and @thomasjlawson.bsky.social
We have today published new research with the @bristoluni.bsky.social which demonstrates the extent to which stigma has been embedded into the design of our social security system: bit.ly/47XWX5e
September 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We have today published new research with the @bristoluni.bsky.social which demonstrates the extent to which stigma has been embedded into the design of our social security system: bit.ly/47XWX5e
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A few days left to apply for our new Social Change Manager role at @turn2us.org.uk - driving forward our systemic change ambition to reduce the stigma associated with needing financial support.
If you're an inspiring, action-focused changemaker - please apply!
www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/job...
If you're an inspiring, action-focused changemaker - please apply!
www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/job...
Social Change Manager
Join Turn2us as a Social Change Manager
www.turn2us.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A few days left to apply for our new Social Change Manager role at @turn2us.org.uk - driving forward our systemic change ambition to reduce the stigma associated with needing financial support.
If you're an inspiring, action-focused changemaker - please apply!
www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/job...
If you're an inspiring, action-focused changemaker - please apply!
www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/job...
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September 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Pupils in England from low-income families are being priced out of costlier GCSEs. Nearly 1 in 4 children on free school meals say costs like trips or equipment stopped them taking certain subjects, compared to just 9% of other pupils (Survation/CPAG).
Read more: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Read more: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Pupils in England from low-income families ‘bounced out’ of costlier GCSEs
Survey says children avoiding subjects such as geography and languages because of fears about extra costs
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Pupils in England from low-income families are being priced out of costlier GCSEs. Nearly 1 in 4 children on free school meals say costs like trips or equipment stopped them taking certain subjects, compared to just 9% of other pupils (Survation/CPAG).
Read more: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Read more: www.theguardian.com/education/20...