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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA)

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A membership organisation for social welfare advice providers across the UK. We aim to challenge, influence and improve policy and legislation, and be a national voice for advisers. Celebrating our 50th anniversary! Join us: bit.ly/JoinNAWRA

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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
We (I) are (am) so tardy when social media is concerned. Apologies. Will try and do better. AM.
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Join our call for the provision of free social welfare advice to become a statutory duty. www.nawra.org.uk/about-nawra/...
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NAWRA’s call for advice to be a statutory duty
NAWRA is calling upon UK governments to introduce a statutory duty to provide social welfare advice, available equally to all who need it and free at the point of delivery. Concern over the loss of…
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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🎙️ The latest episode of Debt Reckoning, the IMA podcast, discusses the potential for a statutory duty for local authorities to provide advice. Thanks to Daphne Hall of @nawra.bsky.social for joining us. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! tinyurl.com/5eewzjru
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Debt Reckoning
The podcast of the Institute of Money Advisers, and the Internet's only debt advice podcast. Join Andy Shaw and Antonio Pupino, plus guests, as we discuss topical issues in money advice and personal…
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
This week, we launched our campaign for the provision of welfare rights advice to become a statutory duty. Join us! www.nawra.org.uk/about-nawra/...
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NAWRA’s call for advice to be a statutory duty
NAWRA is calling upon UK governments to introduce a statutory duty to provide social welfare advice, available equally to all who need it and free at the point of delivery. Concern over the loss of…
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The new Crisis and Resilience Fund gives local authorities a real opportunity to invest in local welfare rights provision. Speak to your local authority and ask what their plans are. #nawraYork
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Welcome to #nawraYork! Huge thanks to @wbuadvice.bsky.social for hosting and making us so welcome.
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Our next conference will be in the beautiful city of York on Fri 5th December. Hosted by the Welfare Benefits Unit. Free for members only. nawra.org.uk/join
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
We have submitted our response to the Pathways to Work Green Paper consultation. You can view the press release, and download our full response, at www.nawra.org.uk/2025/06/nawr...
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NAWRA’s response to the Pathways to Work Green Paper
NAWRA has submitted its response to the Pathways to Work Green Paper consultation. We highlight that the employment support reforms proposed in the paper are premature until the government has set …
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Our great friends @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social leading a discussion of the Welfare Reform Green Paper. #NAWRA50
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Well that was quite a day yesterday wasn't it?! And now we're back again for day 2 and a packed programme of workshops and speakers. #NAWRA50
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Finally, we are honoured to welcome @patrickjbutler.bsky.social to chair our panel session. #NAWRA50
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We now welcome Alex McColl from @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social talking to our key topic of the day - social welfare advice as a statutory duty? #NAWRA50
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We are very pleased to welcome our friends and colleagues from Institute of Money Advisers, @stockportcouncil.bsky.social, Advice Services Alliance and @londonlegal.bsky.social
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Victoria Lee (née Anns) @victoria-j-lee.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The government's planned cuts to disability benefits will hit disabled people in multiple ways. Losing PIP ➡️ losing UC health, carer's allowance, council tax discounts, accessible event tickets, benefit cap exemption & more Some people will lose over £10,000 per year #TakingThePIP
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Now welcoming our friends from Inverclyde Council, Dangos, @cpaguk.bsky.social and @ulaw.bsky.social #NAWRA50
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Welcoming one of our founding members, Geoff Fimister, along with friends from @adviceuk.bsky.social, @lborouniversity.bsky.social and Warwick University, for the first sessions of the morning. #NAWRA50
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
So wonderful to welcome so many to #NAWRA50. ❤️
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
It all starts tomorrow!! #NAWRA50
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
www.nawra.org.uk/2025/03/nawr...
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
We are pleased to announce that ucnotes (Housing Systems) will be hosting the next NAWRA conference. It will take place on Zoom across two half days: * Thursday 5 December 2024 (1.00pm – 4.00pm) * Friday 6 December 2024 (9.30am – 12.30pm) Full details at nawra.org.uk
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National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers (NAWRA) @nawra.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Hello Bluesky!
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