How Shielding Can Prevent Premature Deaths

When I was choosing my O’level subjects, my school’s science teachers were all pitching me, saying I could find the Continue reading →

The Benefits of Balancing an Inclusive Workplace with a Fair Welfare State

In light of evidence being revealed about the background to Work Capability Assessments and the welfare state’s treatment of people Continue reading →

If this is a nationwide awareness campaign, why is it coming to Falmouth?

Apparently Alex Barker is heading back to Falmouth via a 300 mile pub crawl on soft drinks to raise awareness Continue reading →

We all need a safety net when employment is like walking ona high wire

With the general election coming up, it would be a good idea to take a more holistic look at what Continue reading →

Dairy of A Nonnymoose Political Manifesto introduction

In 2003, under a Labour government, I claimed benefits for one month before starting work part-time and then coming off Continue reading →

Insurmountable hurdles of getting from benefits into work

An increasing number of people are applying for each job, while the amount of vacancies is decreasing. This Channel 4 Continue reading →

Can’t Judge Without Full Possession of Facts

What happened to ‘if you can’t beat ’em join em?’. This was my first response to the press coverage on Continue reading →

What if MPs had to Use Job Centres

I’ve recently heard about sanctions, when someone has been kicked off benefits after 3 months, despite their efforts to find Continue reading →