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Changes To Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Ben Clark

The Government have published a consultation paper (a “Green Paper”) about changes to disability and sickness benefits. One of the changes proposed is to make it far more difficult to qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This article explains how the Government proposes to make it more difficult to qualify, and how that might affect different groups of disabled people applying for PIP in the future.

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1 in 331 people in England likely now infected. 17th successive week of low Covid infection levels. Precautions still needed in higher-risk places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 16 March 2025

Ben Clark

For the 17th week in a row, Covid infection levels in England have remained relatively low. As of the week ending 16 March, around 1 in every 331 people were infected, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.

We have checked these figures against the only other reputable source available, the Scottish wastewater monitoring of Covid virus levels. While the figures aren’t directly comparable, both data sets show similar trends of a long period of static Covid levels. This makes us as confident as we can be that the Covid figures we give are credible.

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1 in 336 people in England likely now infected. 16th successive week of low Covid infection levels Precautions still needed in higher-risk places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 9 March 2025

Ben Clark

Covid infection levels in England have remained relatively low for the 16th week in a row. As of the week ending 9 March, around 1 in every 336 people were infected, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.

There is what might be the early signs of an increase in Covid infection levels, but not enough evidence to reliably indicate that a new wave is coming. We have checked these figures against the only other reputable source available, the Scottish wastewater monitoring of Covid virus levels. While the figures aren’t directly comparable, both data sets show similar trends of a long period of static Covid levels. This makes us as confident as we can be that the Covid figures we give are credible.

Influenza infections are still continuing to fall, and we expect them to be back to baseline levels in the next 2 months. However, UKHSA has warned of a possible second wave of a new variant of Norovirus, which causes sickness and diarrhoea and can be dangerous for many people. Norovirus is also a virus spread through the air by aerosol, like flu and Covid, as well as by droplets in the air and on surfaces.

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1 in 343 people in England likely now infected. 15th successive week of low Covid infection levels Precautions still needed in higher-risk places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 2 March 2025

Ben Clark

For the 15th week in a row, Covid infection levels in England have remained relatively low. As of the week ending 2 March, around 1 in every 343 people were infected, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.

We have checked these figures against the only other reputable source available, the Scottish wastewater monitoring of Covid virus levels. While the figures aren’t directly comparable, both data sets show similar trends of a long period of static Covid levels. This makes us as confident as we can be that the figures we give are credible.

Influenza infections are still continuing to fall, and we expect them to be back to baseline levels in the next 2 months.

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1 in 376 people in England likely now infected. 14th successive week of low Covid infection levels Precautions still needed in higher-risk places.

Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 23 February 2025

Ben Clark

Covid infection levels in England have remained relatively low for the 14th week in a row. As of the week ending 23 February, around 1 in every 376 people were infected, and the overall Covid risk remains Moderately High.

We have checked these figures against the only other reputable source available, the Scottish wastewater monitoring of Covid virus levels. While the figures aren’t directly comparable, both data sets show similar trends of a long period of static Covid levels. In addition, both sources are showing Covid levels to be at their lowest since 2021. This makes us as confident as we can be that the figures we give are credible.

Influenza infections continue to fall, and we expect them to be back to baseline levels in the next 2 months.

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A lady with pink hair and wearing a white tshirt sits in a powered wheelchair, talking on the phone. The phone is held to her left ear, and she is smiling. There is a window and sofa in the background.

BuDDies Co-Ordinator (£24k – £26k pro rata)

Ben Clark

We’re seeking a dynamic and proactive individual with charity project and event experience to manage and develop BuDDies, our established befriending scheme for disabled people, including delivering 4 social events across Buckinghamshire in the summer of 2025. The role is remote other than attending the events and associated site meetings.

Hours: 20 hours per week
Rate: £13.50 per hour
Duration: 1st March 2025 to 31st October 2025 (8 months)
Location: Home based but travelling to and working at event sites in Buckinghamshire
Reporting to: HR & Project Manager / Operations Manager
Team: Fair4All Team

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