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29 Sep 2024
Q&A

Aurora T

Which of these Social Security principles matters most to you, and how would it impact your life?

All of the key principles are important. Certainly for us - adequacy of benefits I think would be the most important. A little more money could be the difference in being able to cover unexpected expenses and eating or having to cut back drastically. The next being rights and respect. The DWP should treat all claimants with respect and not like criminals, they should listen more and be compassionate. Empowerment and Opportunity should be next. Us claimants should be able to take training and further education courses without repercussions. The DWP should support and offer retraining - after all, people who have better, well paid jobs will earn more and potentially come off benefits altogether.

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