Turn2us

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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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Turn2us@turn2us· Jul 14

We want to see government prioritise building trust and delivering support that centres dignity and respect. Join our campaign: www.turn2us.org.uk/policy-campa... Read the report: appgpovertyinequality.org.uk/home-page/ne... #Stopthestigma #fixthesystem

Turn2us@turn2us· Jul 14

- DWP sanctions should only be applied to people under 25 as a genuine last resort - Benefit levels should be increased to at least cover people’s essentials - Ensure that the social security system is dignity-focused and rights compliant, guaranteeing essential income and embedding fairness 🧵-4/5

Turn2us@turn2us· Jul 14

- Many young people are effectively hidden from the system because they are not claiming the social security support they are entitled to. - Current Jobcentre and employment support can lead to increasing mental health problems. - Sanctions fail at supporting more young people into work. 🧵 - 2/5

Turn2us@turn2us· Jul 14

Excellent to see the All Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty and Inequality report launched yesterday, highlighting evidence from our stigma research and conversations with young people. The report rightly sets out that: Read below - 🧵1/5

Turn2us@turn2us· Jul 9

The government now has an opportunity. Final recommendations from the Timms Review must ensure: 1. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect 2. Financial support is adequate 3. Assessments are fair and accurate Read More: www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new... 2/2

Pale Blue background with a bold heading "The Timms Review so far". This is then followed by lighter font text "90% of the evidence submitted shows people are having bad experiences when claiming PIP. But the Government have an opportunity to change that."
There is then a dark blue box with a subheading and three bullet points "Final recommendations must focus on: 1. Adequate financial support. 2. Fair and accurate assessments. 3. Training assessort to better understand disabilities and illnesses".
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Turn2us@turn2us· Jun 25

We brought the Jobcentre to Parliament. MPs stepped into experiences produced and delivered with people with lived experience. They saw the reality people face every day and what’s possible when Jobcentres lead with trust, not suspicion. Together, we can stop the stigma and fix the system.

Turn2us@turn2us· Jun 22

Tuesday 23rd, tomorrow, we take our Jobcentre experience to parliament for MPs. But why? 🟠To bring people’s experiences of the Jobcentre to life for MPs 🟠To encourage MPs to take action to build trust in the Jobcentre 🟠To support MPs to talk positively about the role of the Jobcentre

Turn2us@turn2us· Jun 21

Just 2 days until we take our jobcentre experience to parliament. "A positive experience at the Jobcentre left me feeling empowered and confident in my abilities...” Thanks to our Co-Production Partners like Julie, we have been able to create a realistic Jobcentre event based on their experiences.

Turn2us@turn2us· Jun 20

Only 3 days until our Jobcentre experience in Parliament. So, this is your last chance to invite your MP. Make sure your MP represents you by attending our Jobcentre experience, where actors will show how a jobcentre should lead with dignity and respect. 🔗https://sbrew.link/QWycSWes

Turn2us@turn2us· Jun 12

Congratulations to @endchildpoverty.bsky.social winners of Campaign of the Year at the Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2026! Recognition for the fight to scrap the two-child limit, powered by 140+ members + young people with lived experience. We're proud to stand with you.

Turn2us@turn2us· May 28

Will you invite your MP to our event on how to make sure Jobcentres are giving us all the time and support we need to take our next steps into work? act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/... 4/4 🧵

Turn2us@turn2us· May 28

Full recommendations on how to get more young people into work will be shared with the government later this year. But today the inquiry has recognised that young people do want to work and suggested where the solutions could lie, including employment support. act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/... 2/4🧵

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Today, the inquiry suggested part of the solution is employment support.
We know young people are keen to work. And we agree that jobcentres have a key role to play.
Young people need (highlighted text starts) adequate financial support and personalised support (highlighted text ends) to build their confidence and aspirations.
Will you help us show MPs what we need from our Jobcentres?"
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Turn2us@turn2us· May 28

Have you heard of the Milburn Review? If you’re under 25, it could affect you! The Milburn Review is an inquiry into the number of young people not in education, employment, or training. act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/... 1/4 🧵

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Turn2us@turn2us· May 21

In a recent Big Issue article, Turn2us challenged false narratives about cuts to social security to justify defence spending. Our two guides help MPs talk about social security more accurately and without stigma. https://www.bigissue.com/opinion/britain-safer-spending-defence-welfare/

Turn2us@turn2us· May 18

Julie’s story shows why Jobcentres must lead with trust, not suspicion. We’re giving MPs a chance to learn about our experiences and the change needed to support people into work. 🔗Invite your MP: https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky #StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem

Turn2us@turn2us· May 14

Do you think your MP knows what it's like to go to the Jobcentre? On June 23rd , our event will show MPs what a compassionate and effective Jobcentre should look like. Will you invite your MP today? 🔗https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky #StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem

Turn2us@turn2us· May 12

Ever wondered if your MP has visited a Jobcentre? Invite them to see what they're like with Turn2us. Our event will show MPs why Jobcentres must lead with trust. Send an email to your MP now: 🔗https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky #StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem

Turn2us@turn2us· Apr 26

Huge good luck to our fantastic London Marathon runners: Mark, Vlad, David, Lauren and Ian! 🏃 You've put the training in and achieved so much for people facing financial insecurity in the UK. Every stride makes a difference. We'll be cheering you on! Apply for 2027: turn2us.org.uk/london-marathon

Turn2us@turn2us· Apr 14

Read the letters. Share their message. Be part of building an environment that works for everyone: https://www.thinknpc.org/everyones-environment/our-environment-our-voices/ Proud partners of #EveryonesEnvironment @thinkNPC.bsky.social #OurEnvironmentOurVoices #ListenAndInvolveEveryone

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Text reads: Across the UK, communities facing inequality are more likely to experience: Unaffordable energy costs, polluted environments, flooding and extreme weather. And are least likely to be included in the solutions. Pink arrow and line on green background.

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Turn2us@turn2us· Mar 11

Visit Universal Credit Explained: www.turn2us.org.uk/universal-cr... Covering every part of the process, this is a new structured resource that you can use to support your work with clients, signposting them to, or as a reliable source of information.

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Turn2us@turn2us· Feb 26

We’ve joined with disabled people, organisations and charities to write to the co-chairs of the Timms Review. See our joint open letter with our recommendations for the steering group here: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-and-media/latest-news/timms-review-recommendations #TimmsReview

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Text on orange background about PIP claimants facing financial insecurity, underrepresentation, and potential impact of review changes. Text: Most PIP claimants have experience of financial insecurity, with 28% of disabled people living in poverty. Without clear plans on what's next, we are concerned that the voices of people who have lived experience of receiving PIP and financial insecurity may be underrepresented. This group will be particularly affected by any changes to PIP that come out of the Review.

Quote on orange background about PIP's importance for safety and housing, highlighting unease due to lack of representation. By Roxie, Z2K Expert. Text: "For people like me, PIP is not an abstract policy issue. It is what keeps us safe, housed, warm, and able to cope. When a process is presented as fair, transparent and grounded in lived experience, but I cannot see people who reply on PIP to survive reflected at steering level, it creates a deep unease." Roxie, Z2K, Expert by Experience

Turn2us@turn2us· Dec 5

We’re proud to share that Turn2us has received the carbon-conscious website accreditation from the Eco-Friendly Web Alliance. On average, our website now emits less than 0.35g of carbon per page view 🌳 #DigitalEmissions

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Turn2us@turn2us· Nov 12

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

Photo shows a Community Nurse smiling and listening while sitting with their patient who is breathing from a nebuliser. Text reads: We’ll be at the Hospice UK National Conference. Our information and tools make a difference for those facing financial insecurity. Come and talk to us!

Turn2us@turn2us· Oct 30

We’re excited to keep working with our supporters, alongside MPs and the government to create a social security system we can all be proud of. Together we can #StoptheStigma and #FixtheSystem @terryjermymp.bsky.social

MP Terry Jermy holds a campaign board which states "Stop the stigma. Fix the system." Turn2us

Turn2us@turn2us· Oct 30

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

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Turn2us@turn2us· Oct 30

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

A group of Turn2us staff and Co-production Partner set up a room in parliament for our event.

Turn2us@turn2us· Oct 27

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/...

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Turn2us@turn2us· Oct 24

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

Orange and white text on a black background: 71% of us believe that claiming benefits shouldn’t be shameful. We’re launching a campaign to make sure it isn’t. Invite your MP to our campaign launch. An arrow points downwards.

Turn2us@turn2us· Oct 24

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

Image shows many diverse hands reaching up. Text reads: Scotland Demands Better. The march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct 2025. Scotland-Demands-Better.com

Turn2us@turn2us· Oct 20

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