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Tomorrow we are putting your knowledge to the test. We’re back from the Labour Party Conference, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wants to change the way the social security system supports young people. How much do you know about the support available for young people? Check back tomorrow!

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 27/09/2026

Timms Review and PIP: nothing has changed yet. If you get PIP, your award carries on under the current rules. You can still apply now. Final recommendations are due in autumn 2026. What it could mean for you: www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/news-an…

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 25/09/2026

We are heading to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. With Andy Burnham making promises since becoming Prime Minister, here is what we are asking ourselves over the weekend to help us decide if he is keeping those promises! Check back next week to see what we find out!

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Our Thriving Futures Fund has won Impactful Grant of the Year at the ACO Annual Awards 2026. Built with people in Edinburgh, not just for them. Flexible funding, long-term support, and £500 into savings each year. Thank you to our partners and everyone who shaped it. #ACOAwards2026

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 18/09/2026

“You don’t have time then... to see what works for you” @anndaviesplaid.bsky.social MP Caerfyrddin Earlier this year, we showed MPs what it’s like to use the Jobcentre now and what it could be like if everyone is given the time and support they need. sbrew.link/8SKuPyUr

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 18/09/2026

The future prosperity of our country depends on more people having a decent chance now. It relies on our social security system providing young people with the financial stability and personalised support they need to thrive. It’s time for the government to invest in a better future for all of us.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 04/09/2026

Trying to bring more lived experience into your influencing work? Our Co-Production Partners helped create an immersive Jobcentre experience for MPs and are now reflecting on their role in influencing and why putting lived experience front and centre is essential. www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new...

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 01/09/2026

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ending the Need for Food Banks is requesting evidence that will help make the case to government. We’re sharing evidence on how an adequate safety net is key to helping people recover from setbacks and move forward. Share your own experiences and expertise below:

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 01/09/2026

As part of the Guarantee our Essentials campaign, we’re standing with @trusselluk.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social to call on the government to create an independent process that sets the rate of Universal Credit based on what these things actually cost. www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/cha...

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 01/09/2026

Believe it or not, the rate of Universal Credit has never been set based on the actual cost of life’s essentials. It’s time for that to change. Our health and wellbeing, independence, ability to work is all dependent on us being able to afford to buy food, pay our bills and travel when we need to.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 26/08/2026

Big news! Our Thriving Futures Fund is shortlisted for Impactful Grant of the Year at the ACO Annual Awards 2026. Since October 2024 it has supported 106 people in Edinburgh impacted by financial insecurity. www.aco.uk.net/news-blogs/a... Winners announced 17 September. #ACOAwards2026

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 17/08/2026

Last month we took the Jobcentre to Parliament and MPs experienced what the current Jobcentre is like and what it could be like if it was built on dignity and respect. Turn2us Campaign Manager, Vicky, has written all about our learnings in the blog below: www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new...

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Blog: Should we change our approach to influencing?

Last month, we tried something completely different. We invited MPs to step inside a Jobcentre experience so they could understand how it feels to use the Jobcentre.

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Vicky Newell @vickynewell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Do we need to be more innovative to change minds in parliament? Research and reports give MPs one part of the picture, but they fall short when it comes to MPs understanding what it really feels like for the people behind the statistics. 1/3 www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new...

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Blog: Should we change our approach to influencing?

Last month, we tried something completely different. We invited MPs to step inside a Jobcentre experience so they could understand how it feels to use the Jobcentre.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 11/08/2026

“Not just trying to get you into any job, but get you into a job that actually fits with your interests and ambitions” - @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social Recently, we took MPs through our Jobcentre experience. They agree Jobcentres should lead with trust, not suspicion. sbrew.link/lL0CBizQ

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Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG) @malguk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome @turn2us.org.uk, a charity offering information and support to people facing financial insecurity, into the MALG Community. Don't forget to share your MALG Membership Certificate and MALG Member Logo proudly! Not already a Member? Join here: malg.org.uk/membership/

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 24/07/2026

“Somebody entering a Jobcentre should be receiving dignity and respect” - @marshadecordova.bsky.social, MP for Battersea Recently, we took MPs through our Jobcentre experience based on real-life experiences. They agree Jobcentres should lead with trust, not suspicion. sbrew.link/h03gA4jJ

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 22/07/2026

Still time to join us: we’re hiring a Grant Search Product Owner (9-mth mat cover) to lead a tool that helps hundreds of thousands find grants and income each year. FT, salary £44,196 - Hybrid (London + home) Don’t wait. Applications close: 30 July app.beapplied.com/apply/qxgrosxml0

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 21/07/2026

We’re looking for people who would be willing to share their honest experiences of going to the Jobcentre. We’re campaigning for the DWP to make sure Jobcentres lead with trust, not suspicion. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please fill out our form turn2us.beaconforms.com/form/73c17cd8

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 21/07/2026

We’re hiring a Research & Learning Manager to help us understand what real impact looks like in complex work: co-production, place-based approaches, stigma, systems change. Permanent | FT | £46,901 | Hybrid Closes 9am Fri 7 Aug: app.beapplied.com/apply/k3z1lek1b2

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 20/07/2026

And to get it right, the government must work with people who have used the system and understand what needs to change. Join our campaign today to be part of the movement for a social security system we can all be proud of. act.turn2us.org.uk/page/183975/...

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Join the campaign to stop the stigma

Our benefits system should always treat us with dignity and respect, not suspicion. If we want change, we need to stand together. I’ve joined Turn2us’ campaign to make sure our social security system ...

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 20/07/2026

It will need to treat us with dignity and respect. That means: ✅Simple, compassionate disability benefit assessments ✅Supportive conversations, not interrogations ✅Jobcentres lead with trust, not suspicion 🧵2/3 act.turn2us.org.uk/page/183975/...

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 20/07/2026

If we could say one thing to Andy Burnham, it would be this… 🟠You must build trust in our social security system.🟠 To truly support us all to live independently, we need to trust that the system will be there for us when we need it... 🧵1/3

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 17/07/2026

We’re hiring a Senior Planning & Strategy Officer to sit at the heart of how Turn2us sets its direction and holds itself to account. Salary: £43,728 per year Applications close Monday 27 July Learn more and apply: www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/jobs/se…

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 16/07/2026

Last month, MPs stepped into our Jobcentre experience. They agreed Jobcentres should lead with trust, not suspicion, to support people into work. As a new Prime Minister takes office, we will keep calling for dignity & respect in our social security system. Watch more: youtu.be/BkRGe70cQuE

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Our Jobcentre experience event in Parliament

In June, we went to Parliament to show MPs what an accurate job centre is like, so they could experience it first hand.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 15/07/2026

We’re hiring a Grant Search Product Owner (9-month mat cover) to lead one of our flagship tools, helping people find the financial support they’re entitled to. FT | £44,196 | Hybrid (London + home) www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/jobs/gr… Apply by Thu 23 Jul.

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Grant Search Product Owner

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 14/07/2026

We want to see government prioritise building trust and delivering support that centres dignity and respect. Join our campaign: www.turn2us.org.uk/policy-campa... Read the report: appgpovertyinequality.org.uk/home-page/ne... #Stopthestigma #fixthesystem

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 14/07/2026

- DWP sanctions should only be applied to people under 25 as a genuine last resort - Benefit levels should be increased to at least cover people’s essentials - Ensure that the social security system is dignity-focused and rights compliant, guaranteeing essential income and embedding fairness 🧵-4/5

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 14/07/2026

Our research with Bristol University found that stigma embedded throughout the system acts as a fundamental barrier to accessing support, undermining people’s financial security and wellbeing.  We welcome the recommendations in the report, particularly: 🧵 - 3/5

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 14/07/2026

- Many young people are effectively hidden from the system because they are not claiming the social security support they are entitled to. - Current Jobcentre and employment support can lead to increasing mental health problems. - Sanctions fail at supporting more young people into work. 🧵 - 2/5

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 14/07/2026

Excellent to see the All Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty and Inequality report launched yesterday, highlighting evidence from our stigma research and conversations with young people. The report rightly sets out that: Read below - 🧵1/5

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 09/07/2026

The government now has an opportunity. Final recommendations from the Timms Review must ensure: 1. Everyone is treated with dignity and respect 2. Financial support is adequate 3. Assessments are fair and accurate Read More: www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new... 2/2

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 09/07/2026

The Timms Review interim report shows that over 90% of the evidence they received describes negative PIP experiences. Many disabled people find PIP unfair and inconsistent. And that means people don’t trust that it will be there for them when they need it. www.turn2us.org.uk/about-us/new... 1/2 ⬇️

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 25/06/2026

We brought the Jobcentre to Parliament. MPs stepped into experiences produced and delivered with people with lived experience. They saw the reality people face every day and what’s possible when Jobcentres lead with trust, not suspicion. Together, we can stop the stigma and fix the system.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 23/06/2026

Our Co-Production Partners shaped every moment of what MPs saw today. Their experiences are the reason we’re calling for trust, time and support over tick-boxes and sanctions. Thank you to every MP who showed up to listen.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 23/06/2026

Today we brought the Jobcentre into Parliament. MPs went through an actor-led experience of the system as it is now, and as it could be, then heard directly from the people who’ve lived it. A Jobcentre built on dignity, not suspicion, is possible. #StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 22/06/2026

Tuesday 23rd, tomorrow, we take our Jobcentre experience to parliament for MPs. But why? 🟠To bring people’s experiences of the Jobcentre to life for MPs 🟠To encourage MPs to take action to build trust in the Jobcentre 🟠To support MPs to talk positively about the role of the Jobcentre

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 21/06/2026

Just 2 days until we take our jobcentre experience to parliament. "A positive experience at the Jobcentre left me feeling empowered and confident in my abilities...” Thanks to our Co-Production Partners like Julie, we have been able to create a realistic Jobcentre event based on their experiences.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 20/06/2026

Only 3 days until our Jobcentre experience in Parliament. So, this is your last chance to invite your MP. Make sure your MP represents you by attending our Jobcentre experience, where actors will show how a jobcentre should lead with dignity and respect. 🔗https://sbrew.link/QWycSWes

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 12/06/2026

Congratulations to @endchildpoverty.bsky.social winners of Campaign of the Year at the Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2026! Recognition for the fight to scrap the two-child limit, powered by 140+ members + young people with lived experience. We're proud to stand with you.

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 01/06/2026

We're heading to #StrongerThings on 16 June @wearenewlocal.bsky.social brilliant conference at Guildhall London. Come find us at the Turn2us stand and join our session in the afternoon programme. Together we can tackle financial insecurity for good. www.newlocal.org.uk/strongerthings

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 28/05/2026

Will you invite your MP to our event on how to make sure Jobcentres are giving us all the time and support we need to take our next steps into work? act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/... 4/4 🧵

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 28/05/2026

Young people are keen to work, and our Jobcentres have a key role to play in building their confidence and aspirations. But adequate financial support is vital too. Because we all need proper financial security to take on our next opportunity. act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/... 3/4 🧵

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Invite your MP

I invited my MP to Turn2us’ event to find out what it’s really like to use the Jobcentre and how to build the trust needed to support more people into work. Will you help them to show as many MPs as p...

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 28/05/2026

Full recommendations on how to get more young people into work will be shared with the government later this year. But today the inquiry has recognised that young people do want to work and suggested where the solutions could lie, including employment support. act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/... 2/4🧵

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 28/05/2026

Have you heard of the Milburn Review? If you’re under 25, it could affect you! The Milburn Review is an inquiry into the number of young people not in education, employment, or training. act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/... 1/4 🧵

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 21/05/2026

In a recent Big Issue article, Turn2us challenged false narratives about cuts to social security to justify defence spending. Our two guides help MPs talk about social security more accurately and without stigma. www.bigissue.com/opinion/britain-sa…

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 18/05/2026

Julie’s story shows why Jobcentres must lead with trust, not suspicion. We’re giving MPs a chance to learn about our experiences and the change needed to support people into work. 🔗Invite your MP: act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/acti… #StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 14/05/2026

Do you think your MP knows what it's like to go to the Jobcentre? On June 23rd , our event will show MPs what a compassionate and effective Jobcentre should look like. Will you invite your MP today? 🔗https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky #StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem

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Turn2us @turn2us.org.uk · 12/05/2026

Ever wondered if your MP has visited a Jobcentre? Invite them to see what they're like with Turn2us. Our event will show MPs why Jobcentres must lead with trust. Send an email to your MP now: 🔗https://act.turn2us.org.uk/page/189742/action/1?ea.tracking.id=bluesky #StopTheStigma #FixTheSystem

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