Much has been written about the potentially devastating impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on people’s finances. What has been talked about less is how this has affected people’s financial wellbeing and what kind of support people need as a result. […]
Covid, Coffee and Catchup – join the conversation about employment support
Over the past month, we have been holding informal discussions with employment leads in Local Authorities, providers and funders to think about what employment support responses are needed as we move from crisis to recovery. We have done some thinking about the need for greater coherence locally and the role local authorities can play as […]
What is the new normal for labour markets?
The impact of Covid-19 will dominate the work we do for the foreseeable future. The DWP has done a remarkable job in managing the demand for UC registration, but as we emerge from the emergency planning phase, what lies in store? […]
C-19 and the impact on people with multiple complex needs (MCN)
The world is already a very different place as a result of Covid-19 and it is going to continue to change. It is important to think about what comes after, as well as what we can do during the lockdown and recovery phases, to minimise the impact for people with multiple complex needs. […]
Youth in the time of COVID-19: How is the pandemic impacting under 25s?
COVID-19 has disrupted day-to-day life for young people who face uncertainty about their education and career prospects and social distancing impacting significantly on regular social engagements. How can youth organisations adapt? […]
Shifting to “employerability”
Considering issues at the point that they intersect with others can often shed light into ways to approach some of the more intractable challenges in policy and service provision. Considering employment and health alongside each other makes it clear that the quality of the job is paramount. […]
Can trauma informed practice transform the criminal justice system?
Exploring the relationship between experience of trauma and involvement in the criminal justice system. Emerging approaches from Scotland which have potential to transform justice outcomes across the UK […]
Three words could transform the employment and skills system
One of the main tasks of any employment and skills review is understanding ‘what is out there’ and ‘what the impact it is having’. This blog suggests an idea to these problems. […]
A 2020 Vision of UK Civil Society
Rocket Science’s London Director, John Griffiths, reflects on what Brexit really means for UK civil society and some implications for its funders […]
No one is hard to reach if we are doing it right – effective community engagement
Government strategies, funders’ focus, and community need is all going in one direction – a growing emphasis on helping those who most need it. This post explores the lessons learned about what works when it comes to community engagement. […]
