NRPF Network: Supporting families with no recourse to public funds: social care duties and best practice
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Poverty
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NHS Greater Manchester – Free training poverty and health
Poverty is the biggest driver of ill health and early death in Greater Manchester.
NHS Greater Manchester is committed to tackling this and since May 2023 they have been working in partnership with Resolve Poverty (formerly Greater Manchester Poverty Action) offering free training to staff aimed at exploring the relationship between poverty and health and the steps we can all take to make a difference.
NHS Greater Manchester are delighted to announce the launch of the next phase of the training.
UK Poverty 2026: The essential guide for understanding poverty
The UK Poverty report published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation offers a comprehensive analysis of poverty in the UK. Drawing on extensive data sources, the report identifies who is most affected, tracks how poverty levels have evolved over time, and what lies ahead. The report provides in-depth insights into overall poverty rates, deep poverty and persistent poverty, whilst exploring how these vary between different groups throughout the UK.
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NRPF Network: Support options for people with no recourse to public funds
An introductory course to devel
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Mission impossible? The role of place in mission-oriented innovation and sustainability policy
Join The University of Manchester to discuss mission-based approaches and urban sustainability policy.
The last two decades have seen a rise in mission-oriented innovation, with greater focus on sustainability challenges as drivers for innovation and industrial policy. As the country prepares for greater devolution, what is the role of cities and regions in this approach?
The University of Manchester – room details upon registration
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Public Policy Exchange: Eliminating Pensioner Poverty – Devising a Comprehensive National Strategy
54% of UK pensioners on a low income find it a struggle to keep up with bills and credit commitments, according to polling published in September 2025 by the Living Wage Foundation.1.9 million, or 16% of pensioners in the UK are living in relative poverty, according to a 2024 study by Age UK.
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Resolve Poverty: Valuing Lived Experience
Learn better practice in engaging with people living in poverty.
What you'll learn:
- Insights into our (Resolve Poverty) work engaging with people with lived experience of poverty in order to develop responses to poverty
- Practical support on how to set up and facilitate lived experience spaces and how to use these spaces to enhance your work
- Best practice around ensuring safety of attendees, recognising multiple disadvantage, and listening to and valuing people we work with
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NRPF Network: Supporting adults with no recourse to public funds – social care duties and best practice
An in-depth course to develop y
Online
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