Tags: cost of living
Decent homes, good work, and access to advice
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/blogs/decent-homes-good-work-and-access-to-adviceDecent homes, good work, and access to advice - Three ways the 2025 spending review can directly address health inequalities
New living wage rates announced
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/new-living-wage-rates-announcedWages will increase for thousands of workers as the rate for the real Living Wage rises to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London.
New Cost of Living fund launched for community organisations in England
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/new-cost-of-living-fund-launched-for-small-charities-and-local-organisations-in-englandA new £76 million fund has launched to support community organisations in England struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Wellbeing falls as millions require cost of living support
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/wellbeing-falls-as-millions-require-cost-of-living-supportA new study highlights the declining rates of wellbeing and happiness in the UK, while the cost of living crisis increasingly affects the health of millions.
LGBTQ+ Youth Groups in Fenland: Cost of living affecting members and staff
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/lgbtq-youth-groups-in-fenland-cost-of-living-affecting-members-and-staffThis project supports young people in Wisbech and March who identify as LGBTQ+ or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. Youth Group Lead Debi Mordanti talks about how…
Getting Outdoors: Providing a purpose
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/getting-outdoorsGetting Outdoors supports people who have issues related to alcohol and drugs. The group cycle, hike and walk together to improve physical and mental health. Project member Fiona speaks about…
Rising costs driving worse living standards
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/rising-costs-driving-worse-living-standardsRising inflation and stagnant pay caused a further reduction in living standards in 2022 which will worsen in the coming years, according to new research.
Autumn statement not enough for cost of living crisis
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/autumn-statement-not-enoughChancellor’s Autumn Statement delivers increases to benefits and National Living Wage, but rising council tax and reduced support for energy bills will worsen cost of living crisis for many.
Food insecurity estimated to affect 4 million children as food costs rise
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/food-insecurity-estimated-to-affect-4-million-children-as-food-costs-riseNew data estimates that food insecurity affected over four million children in the UK last month. The Food Foundation’s research indicates that a quarter of all UK households with children…
Mini budget will widen health inequalities
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/blogs/mini-budget-to-widen-inequalitiesIn this blog Bradford Watson and Joel Llewellyn look at how Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini budget will lead to greater health inequalities.
Real Living Wage increases as cost of living rises.
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/real-living-wage-increases-as-cost-of-living-risesPay will increase for thousands of workers as the rate for the real Living Wage rises to £10.90 across the UK and £11.95 in London.
BCA Community Café: Keeping costs low in a crisis
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/bca-community-cafe-keeping-costs-low-in-a-crisisAlyx Dawid, Volunteer Development Co-ordinator at the Highwood Café, has been involved with the Brackenwood Community Association in Leeds for seven years. She discusses how the project has adapted to…
The hidden cost of the crisis
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/blogs/the-hidden-cost-of-the-crisisIn this blog, Media and Communications Officer, Holly Beattie explores a cost of the crisis that many won’t see, the negative impact on mental health.