Monday 17 September, 12noon to 5pm, the Great Hall, London Metropolitan University

The Great Hall, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB (map)

This conference is being organised by Islington Advice Alliance, following the full roll out of Universal Credit in the borough from the 20 June 2018. It is aimed at community and voluntary organisations in the borough, to ensure they have an understanding of the implications of this major welfare reform for their clients and service users. There will be informative speakers, plus ample opportunities for discussions, conversations and networking. A free lunch will be provided from 12.30pm.

Islington Advice Alliance brings together Islington People’s Rights, Islington Law Centre and Citizens Advice Islington, working together to support the local community. We also acknowledge the support of Islington Council and funding from the Big Lottery Fund, that helped make this conference possible.

Conference Programme and Timings

12noon. Registration
12.30pm -1.30pm Lunch and Networking. Information Stalls
1.30pm Opening Plenary. Chair, Matt Brown, Islington People’s Rights
Speakers: Cllr Richard Watts, Leader, Islington Council; Joe Julier, Lead User Researcher, Dept of Work and Pensions (DWP); Dan Norris, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
2.15pm Universal Credit; the experience to date
Speakers: Mohamed Maslax, Community Language Support Services (CLSS); Mulat Haregot, Islington BAMER Advice Alliance (IBAA); Ruth Hayes, Islington Law Centre
Break 2.45pm and 3pm. Tea, Coffee, Biscuits.

3pm. Workshop Sessions.

1. Impact on Housing and Rent Arrears
2. The Digital Process; access, challenges and solutions
3. Food Poverty and Fuel Poverty
4. Support for claimants; peer support, campaigns and other initiatives.
5. Overpayments, sanctions, changes of circumstances and other challenges.

4pm Closing Panel. The Whole Community Response. Responding to the key points and questions
4.30pm. Final Networking. 5pm Conference ends.

Free to attend, but registration essential, by the 13th September, through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/universal-credit-in-islington-a-whole-community-response-tickets-48799623989

 

IPR took part in the London Legal Walk once again on Monday 21st May 2018. This year IPR had a team of 12, made up of staff, trustees, and supporters, who walked in memory of Jayne Okacha, former IPR locum caseworker, who passed away recently. This sponsored 10km walk in central London is organised by The London Legal Support Trust, who work to support access to justice in London and the South East.

All the money raised by the IPR team goes direct to Islington People’s Rights to help us continue our vital work helping Islington’s most vulnerable residents. We hope to raise more than £2000 for Islington People’s Rights, and you can donate through: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IslingtonPeoplesRights18

 

IPR will be taking part in the London Legal Walk once again on Monday 21st May 2017. This year we have an IPR team of 11, made up of staff, trustees, and supporters. The sponsored 10km walk in central London is organised by The London Legal Support Trust, who work to support access to justice in London and the South East.

This year the IPR team are walking in memory of Jayne Okacha, the former IPR locum caseworker, who passed away earlier in May 2018, following a stroke.

All the money raised by the IPR team goes direct to Islington People’s Rights to help us continue our vital work helping Islington’s most vulnerable residents. We hope to raise more than £2000 for Islington People’s Rights.

If you would like to donate, please visit the following link: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IslingtonPeoplesRights18

Tuesday 14 November 6.30pm at Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA

The AGM of Islington People’s Rights is always an interesting and informative event, and is in many ways more of a public meeting.

This year, speakers confirmed to date, include; Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council; Ken Kanu, Director of Help on your Doorstep; and Rachel Blackamore from the Natwest Skills and Opportunities Fund.

After the speakers and formal parts of the meeting there will be refreshments and a chance to mingle with trustees, staff, partners and clients. Please contact us if you have any special dietary requirements.

This event is taking place during an unprecedented period of welfare reforms. Islington People’s Rights is striving to ensure that vulnerable residents are able to access the specialist welfare benefits and debt advice that they need.

Free event, all welcome, but please register by 12 noon on the 10th November 2017 through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/islington-peoples-rights-2017-agm-tickets-28688000582