A new research report co-authored by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger has found that half of Universal Credit (UC) claimants are … Read more
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Covid-19 welfare claimants are seen as more deserving of financial support
New research co-led by SSPSSR shows that Covid-19 welfare claimants are seen as much more deserving and less blameworthy than pre-pandemic claimants – but this … Read more
Half a million people overlooked Universal Credit despite Covid-19
A new study co-led by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger highlights those who were eligible for Universal Credit … Read more
Withdrawal of crisis social security measures risks overwhelming support organisations during Covid-19
A new report co-authored by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger shows that many people, particularly those who are younger, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic … Read more
Benefit claimants are struggling to cope with current payment levels
As the government prepares to deliver its next Budget, a new report co-led by SSPSSR Senior Lecturer Dr Ben Baumberg Geiger, is calling for a review … Read more
Unsuccessful benefit claimants struggling with mental health and finances during COVID-19
A new report led by Kent and University of Salford shows that 290,000 people unsuccessfully tried to claim benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most were not eligible … Read more