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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We are very excited to announce that Jack Madden will be joining us as our new Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director🥳 Jack brings a wealth of experience as Head of Campaigns-Organising at Shelter and winning legislative change for renters. We can't wait for him to join the team.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here's what one of the UK's foremost health experts, Carol Black, has to say about #sickpay: "Statutory sick pay is... too often, used by employers as a way to ‘manage’ employees out of the workplace and into the benefits system." What do you think?

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Brilliant to be joined by @lucympowell.bsky.social Baroness O'Grady, Ros Wynne Jones and many others in Parliament this week as we celebrated #SafeSickPay! The Employment Rights Act now gives 10 million workers access to Statutory Sick Pay from day one of illness 🎉

Lucy Powell MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour party, speaks at a celebration of new sick pay rules at a Safe Sick Pay event in the House of Lords

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Tom Darling today as our new Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director🥳 Tom brings a wealth of experience from his work on the Renters' Reform Coalition. He will be leading the campaign to see that all get the sick pay they need.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Brilliant to have @alexsobel.co.uk as a public supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign. At £3 an hour, Statutory Sick Pay is so low that many are forced to return to work whilst ill or injured - jeopardising both their physical and mental health. It's time this changed.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Some significant news from the ONS on sick day data this morning. There has been a large fall in total sick days taken by workers, but there is more to the story... a 🧵

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Last month, we joined civil society organisations, businesses, trade unions and affected workers to deliver a card signed by thousands of affected workers and families to No.10 We're encouraging Peers to support Baroness Lister's #sickpay amendment on Tuesday [3/3]

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Baroness Ruth Lister has put down an important amendment to the employment bill that will be heard in Parliament this Tuesday. It seeks to strengthen measures on statutory sick pay (SSP) to better protect vulnerable workers [1/3] 👇

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Brilliant to have @fabianhamilton.bsky.social MP as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign! Too many employees in Leeds are unable to pay the bills and support their families when the are sick - it is time this changed.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

At just £3/hr, Statutory Sick Pay forces people to push on at work when ill or struggle to pay the bills, causing extra stress & anxiety at an already difficult time. Thank you @daviesofbrixton.bsky.social & @mindcharity.bsky.social for highlighting the mental health impact of low SSP on workers ⬇️

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Thank you Baroness @carmensmith.bsky.social for highlighting the need to address gaps in sick pay alongside improving gender equality. SSP at £3 an hour forces low paid workers - disproportionately women - to work during illness. Raising the rate of sick pay is crucial for building gender parity.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Baroness Lister just highlighted to @houseoflords.parliament.uk that the Government's #SickPay plans will have unintended consequences for low paid workers. Unless wording on removal of the Lower Earnings Limit is changed, some workers - especially women and disabled people - will be worse off.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

"Statutory sick pay is the lowest in Europe & the lowest paid have been excluded, meaning they cannot afford to stay home when sick. As we saw during COVID, that endangers public health." Great to hear Baroness O'Grady highlight in @houseoflords.parliament.uk today the need for higher #SickPay!

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

"Imagine going through the hardest health condition [...] and coming out of that with your financial situation in ruins." Amanda Walters from #SafeSickPay to @bbclondonnews.bsky.social on why more needs to be done to raise the rate of #sickpay 🔊 Have a listen. #ukpolitics #campaigns

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Great to hear from @chrishinchliff.bsky.social on the evidence of how increases to sick pay will lead to reduced presenteeism and improved productivity

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Great speech by Imran Hussain MP calling on the Government to protect employees from financial hardship by increasing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay and to ensure that no employees see a cut to their sick pay

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Great to hear @mwheelermp.bsky.social call on the Government to fix the problem with the Employment Rights Bill and its "unintended consequence of reducing sick pay for those earning at or slightly above the lower earnings limit"

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Great speech by Imran Hussain MP calling on the Government to protect employees from financial hardship by increasing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay, and to ensure that no employees see a cut to their sick pay.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Grateful to hear Lorraine Beavers MP call on the Government to increase the rate of Statutory #SickPay and make sure all workers are benefitted by the removal of the Lower Earnings Limit. Changes must be made to protect 300,000 workers from cuts to their sick pay. #EmploymentRightsBill

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Great to hear Chris Law MP today in the Employment Rights Bill debate calling for an increase in the rate of Statutory Sick Pay. No-one can survive on £116.75 a week. April's £2 increase won't go far enough to prevent unwell workers from being forced back to work prematurely.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

However, it's disappointing to hear confirmation from the Government that some employees will receive a cut to their sick pay. Some of the lowest-income employees will be affected - many key workers that kept us safe during the pandemic.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Great to hear confirmation that following the #SafeSickPay campaign's calls the replacement rate for those earning Statutory Sick Pay for the first time will be 80% of their earnings 🔽

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Fantastic to be united with many workers & organisations calling for a rise in Statutory Sick Pay including @mindcharity.bsky.social, @mssocietyuk.bsky.social, Leukaemia Care, @cleanforgood.bsky.social, @organisehq.bsky.social, @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social 🙌 📸 Sylvie Pope Photography

Two campaigners with bright red t-shirt and 'Leukeamia Care' sign stand in front of silver Department for Work in Pensions sign, smiling and looking to camera. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Two women stand outside gates to Number 10 Downing Street holding MS Society placards and the giant Get Well Soon safe sick pay card. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Man stands to right speaking to a small crowd of campaigners. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Three campaigners stand in Parliament square with placards and the giant safe sick pay campaign card. In the background Big Ben towers above. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Workers can’t get well soon without #SafeSickPay. Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ. To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.

Campaigners stand outside gates to Number 10 Downing Street with the Giant get well soon card, and signs from MS Society, Leukeamia Care and Organise. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Campaigners stand outside entrance to Department for Work & Pensions with the Giant get well soon card, and signs from MS Society, Leukeamia Care and Organise. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Campaigners stand outside in Parliament Square, with Big Ben in the background and the Giant get well soon card in front. Campaigners hold signs from MS Society, Leukeamia Care and Organise. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

Two women walk through Parliament square holding the Safe Sick Pay placard. Credit: Sylvie Pope Photography, Safe Sick Pay campaign

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Changes to #SickPay are coming! Whilst some are set to be positive, one third of a million people are still at risk of having their Statutory Sick Pay reduced. Find out more ⬇️

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Was great to drop off our 'get workers well soon' card to @louisehaighmp.bsky.social last week. Thanks to the constituents who signed, with @sheffieldadvice.bsky.social and @tuc.org.uk Sheffield 🙏 Louise, please will you support raising the rate of Statutory Sick Pay in ERB Report Stage next week?

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

🚨 One third of a million employees - earning between £123 - £146 per week - are now at risk of having their sick pay reduced. Hear Amanda Walters, Director of the #SafeSickPay campaign, discuss on LBC radio why the Government must urgently change its wording in the Employment Rights Bill.👂⬇️

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Great to have @kittysull1.bsky.social MP as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign 🥳 Over one in four in Scotland only get £116 a week when they are off sick, which is not enough for people to pay the bills. We look forward to working with the Government to change this.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Brilliant to have @elainestewartmp.bsky.social as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign. Too many low-income workers in Scotland, especially women, have to try and get by on £116 a week of Statutory Sick Pay when they are ill. It is time this changed.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Grateful to @adamjogee.bsky.social MP's team for their kind welcome earlier when we dropped off our 'Get well soon' #SafeSickPay card 🙏 No one can recover quickly from illness on the current rate of £3/hour. We hope Adam will join constituents in calling for a rise in Statutory Sick Pay.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Great to see you in Parliament yesterday @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social! Thank you for sharing your support for the campaign to raise Statutory Sick Pay, alongside workers, businesses and organisations across the UK. #SafeSickPay

John McDonnell MP holds a placard that says 'Safe Sick Pay' in a committee room in the Houses of Parliament.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

At just £3 an hour, Statutory Sick Pay is too low to be safe. Workers with illness and injuries cannot afford to take the time off they need to rest and recover. Thank you @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social MP for signing our #SafeSickPay card and supporting the campaign to raise Statutory Sick Pay!

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Thank you for joining our drop-in yesterday @jacobcolliermp.bsky.social and for sharing your support for the campaign to raise Statutory Sick Pay! We're delighted to be working with you to ensure all workers in Burton and Uttoxeter and beyond have access to decent sick pay 👏

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thank you @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social MP for engaging in the #SafeSickPay drop-in this morning, alongside workers and organisations calling for a rise in Statutory Sick Pay 🙌 It’s great to be working with you to make sure every worker in Mansfield and beyond has access to decent sick pay.

Stephen Yemm MP asks a question during a parliamentary drop-in session on sick pay.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thank you for signing our #SafeSickPay card @warinderjussmp.bsky.social 🙌 It was great to see you at today’s Parliamentary drop-in and see your support for the campaign to raise Statutory Sick Pay.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thank you @annadixonmp.bsky.social for joining the #SafeSickPay drop-in this morning, alongside workers and organisations calling for a rise in Statutory Sick Pay 🙌 We look forward to working with you to make sure every worker in Shipley and beyond has access to decent sick pay.

Anna Dixon MP stands smiling behind giant get well soon - sick pay campaign card.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Lauren @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social makes the powerful case for #SafeSickPay in today’s Parliamentaty drop-in. 📣 By raising Statutory Sick Pay we can help young people, and anyone with cancer, avoid pushing on at work - instead having the time they need to get through their treatment.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Powerful words from Amy @mssocietyuk.bsky.social at this morning’s Parliamentary drop-in ⬇️ Amy’s heartbreaking story shows why it is so urgent that the UK Government raises the rate of #StatutorySickPay. No one should be forced into work because sick pay is so low. We need #SafeSickPay now

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Great to be in Parliament today for a drop-in session!🙌 Thanks to: 🤝 Baronesses Lister & Ritchie for sponsoring 🎉 Lots of supportive MPs 📣 Amy @mssocietyuk.bsky.social and Lauren @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social for their powerful stories And all of our partners calling together for #SafeSickPay.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Thank you @richardburgon.bsky.social MP for meeting with us today and becoming a public supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign! Great to be working with you to ensure all workers in Leeds East and beyond with an illness or injury receive the #sickpay they need to rest and recover.

Two men, including Richard Burgon MP and a campaigner from the Centre for Progressive Change, smile and hold up a 'get well soon' card with messages from constituents in Leeds East.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Brilliant to meet with @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social MP today and to hear of his support for the #SafeSickPay campaign. Thank you Afzal - we're looking forward to working with you to ensure all employees have the #sickpay they need.

Afzal Khan MP holds the 'Safe Sick Pay' campaign sign in his office.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

With constituents out campaigning on #SafeSickPay today, it was great to have the support of the congregation from Cheadle Mosque as well as @tommorrisonmp.bsky.social!

Four young men stand smiling outside Cheadle Mosque holding a Safe Sick Pay campaign card

A woman smiles against a brick wall, holding a giant 'Safe Sick Pay' campaign card.

A young girl grins and holds a 'Safe Sick Pay' campaign card surrounded by community members from Cheadle Mosque.

Three men stand outside Cheadle Mosque holding a Safe Sick Pay campaign card.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We loved meeting Rachel from @birminghammind.bsky.social today as part of the national day of action on #SafeSickPay 💙 Thanks Birmingham Mind for supporting the campaign to raise the rate of Statutory #SickPay, and signing our card to @liambyrnemp.bsky.social 🙌 @mindcharity.bsky.social

Man and woman smile at camera in front of blue 'Welcome to Mind Birmingham' office sign.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

People with cancer and other serious illnesses shouldn’t be forced to choose between their recovery and paying the bills. Thousands of workers and organisations across the UK are calling for a rise in #SickPay. Take part by writing to your MP using the link in our tweet below.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

📣 Today's our national day of action on #SafeSickPay! 📣 We're united with workers, health groups, charities and businesses across the UK urgently calling on the Government to raise Statutory #SickPay. ❗ We've only a few weeks until MPs debate Sick Pay. Write to them here: buff.ly/4hJQMTS

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Great to have @johnwhitbymp.bsky.social as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign. Looking forward to working together to ensure all employees have the sick pay they need.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Brilliant to have @blairmcdougall.com as a supporter of the #SafeSickPay campaign 🥳 Looking forward to working together to ensure everyone gets the sick pay they need.

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

In a few weeks MPs are debating #SickPay in Parliament❗ We now have an urgent opportunity to raise Statutory Sick Pay. It’s 2025 - no one should be forced to work because they cannot afford to take time off sick. Write to your MP using the tool below ⬇️ bit.ly/RaiseSickPay

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The Centre for Progressive Change @progressivechange.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

No one can afford to live and pay the bills on £3 an hour. Yet this is UK's current Statutory #SickPay rate that a whopping ⚠️ one in four ⚠️ workers are reliant on when sick. 💪 We have an urgent opportunity to change this. Ask your MP to raise Statutory Sick Pay here! bit.ly/RaiseSickPay

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