** Apologies for any cross-posting**
Dear all,
A huge thank you to the 400+ people who have already completed the consultation form on proposals for a better benefits system, made by the Commission on Social Security led by Experts by Experience (https://www.commissiononsocialsecurity.org/). The consultation is open until the end of October, and warmly welcomes further responses.
Consultation form: https://warwick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/SV_8ku7Q6sluYLvFfD?Q_CHL=preview&Q_SurveyVersionID=current
I am also getting in touch to make list members aware of further opportunities to discuss the Commission’s proposals.
Two open sessions are being held with anyone welcome to attend:
*Open Session 1 (British Sign Language - BSL invite is here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ARBdWNwN7s&feature=youtu.be)*
Thursday 1 October 2020, 2pm to 3.30pm
To register for Session 1 please email the Commission Co-chair, Ellen Clifford: [log in to unmask]
*Open session 2*
Tuesday 20 October 2020, 2.30pm to 4pm
To register for Session 2 please use this link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-security-for-all-of-us-agreeing-a-way-forward-tickets-122428261225.
Each of the open sessions will:
• Explain the background to the Commission on Social Security
• Talk through the proposals for a better benefits system, including the idea of a Guaranteed Decent Income of £222 for a single adult and £322 for a couple, Child Benefit of £50 per child per week and an entirely new start on Disability Benefit.
• Have small group discussions using zoom breakout rooms
• Question & Answer
*We are also keen to hear if there is interest in running a specific live session for an academic audience, to discuss the Commission’s proposals. Please get in touch with Kate ([log in to unmask]) if this is something you would be interested in exploring further.*
Best wishes,
Kate Summers (Commission secretariat)
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