Dr Jackie Gulland
@drjackiegulland.bsky.social
Social scientist, social work lecturer. Social justice/sociolegal/ disability/ageing/gender/care and a bit of history. Author award winning 'Gender, Work and Social Control' (2019)
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Two new jobs!
We’re hiring for a Research Officer and a Lead Researcher.
Are you passionate about conducting qualitative research on poverty and financial hardship? Do you have a strong commitment to ethical and inclusive research?
Then these jobs might be for you! 1/2
We’re hiring for a Research Officer and a Lead Researcher.
Are you passionate about conducting qualitative research on poverty and financial hardship? Do you have a strong commitment to ethical and inclusive research?
Then these jobs might be for you! 1/2
Careers
Do you want to help build a fairer future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.
www.jrf.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Two new jobs!
We’re hiring for a Research Officer and a Lead Researcher.
Are you passionate about conducting qualitative research on poverty and financial hardship? Do you have a strong commitment to ethical and inclusive research?
Then these jobs might be for you! 1/2
We’re hiring for a Research Officer and a Lead Researcher.
Are you passionate about conducting qualitative research on poverty and financial hardship? Do you have a strong commitment to ethical and inclusive research?
Then these jobs might be for you! 1/2
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NEW: Liz Kendall has told MPs that if a disabled person currently on PIP requests a reassessment after November 2026 because of worsening health, they will be assessed on the new tougher criteria.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
June 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NEW: Liz Kendall has told MPs that if a disabled person currently on PIP requests a reassessment after November 2026 because of worsening health, they will be assessed on the new tougher criteria.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
This confirms The Guardian’s report that those with fluctuating conditions will not be protected.
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If your MP is vocal on women’s rights but less so on disability, send them today’s Guardian story. Tell them charities have warned the disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women and could even breach the Equality Act.
The government’s disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women’s health and dignity and could breach equality law, experts warn.
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The new rules won’t take into account menstruation or some women’s extra toilet requirements.
My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Labour’s benefit cuts will have ‘devastating’ impact on disabled women, say charities
Organisations say planned four-point rule will not properly take into account menstruation and other hygiene needs
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If your MP is vocal on women’s rights but less so on disability, send them today’s Guardian story. Tell them charities have warned the disability cuts will have a “devastating” impact on women and could even breach the Equality Act.
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🔥Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR job vacancies now live working at @uofglasgow.bsky.social on @safety-nets.bsky.social @changingrealities.bsky.social with some amazing colleagues
first: a research assistant post on Changing Realities
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNQ284/r...
🧵for links to vacancies
first: a research assistant post on Changing Realities
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNQ284/r...
🧵for links to vacancies
Research Assistant at University of Glasgow
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Research Assistant opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
www.jobs.ac.uk
June 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🔥Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR job vacancies now live working at @uofglasgow.bsky.social on @safety-nets.bsky.social @changingrealities.bsky.social with some amazing colleagues
first: a research assistant post on Changing Realities
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNQ284/r...
🧵for links to vacancies
first: a research assistant post on Changing Realities
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNQ284/r...
🧵for links to vacancies
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Nearly half a million people in disabled households will be forced into severe hardship if the disability benefit cuts go ahead, new research by @trusselluk.bsky.social shows.
No MP who votes for this can pretend they don’t know. www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
No MP who votes for this can pretend they don’t know. www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
Nearly half a million people in disabled households will be forced into severe hardship if UK government goes ahead with cuts to social security | Trussell
Hundreds of thousands of people will be pushed into severe hardship if government goes ahead with ‘cruel’ cuts to disability payments.
www.trussell.org.uk
June 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Nearly half a million people in disabled households will be forced into severe hardship if the disability benefit cuts go ahead, new research by @trusselluk.bsky.social shows.
No MP who votes for this can pretend they don’t know. www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
No MP who votes for this can pretend they don’t know. www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
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There are 4.5 million kids already in poverty and another 109 are pulled into poverty every day by the two-child limit alone. If this govt is serious in its commitment to the nation’s children, it can’t keep waiting for the stars to align before taking action. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship
Exclusive: Flagship policy put back until at least autumn amid fears cost of removing two-child benefit cap will outweigh political benefit
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
There are 4.5 million kids already in poverty and another 109 are pulled into poverty every day by the two-child limit alone. If this govt is serious in its commitment to the nation’s children, it can’t keep waiting for the stars to align before taking action. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Want a 3yr quali postdoc job leading the UK fieldwork for an amazing international project on how it feels to claim benefits? And also to do important work on benefits and mental health?
Then see this job ad! Closing date being changed to 8th June www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/114985-...
Then see this job ad! Closing date being changed to 8th June www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/114985-...
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Welfare Experiences & Mental Health
www.kcl.ac.uk
May 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Want a 3yr quali postdoc job leading the UK fieldwork for an amazing international project on how it feels to claim benefits? And also to do important work on benefits and mental health?
Then see this job ad! Closing date being changed to 8th June www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/114985-...
Then see this job ad! Closing date being changed to 8th June www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/114985-...
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Liz Kendall’s big speech on benefits has declared she wants to help disabled people “build a decent life.” I wonder how taking the disability benefits they need to wash and leave the house achieves that exactly?
May 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Liz Kendall’s big speech on benefits has declared she wants to help disabled people “build a decent life.” I wonder how taking the disability benefits they need to wash and leave the house achieves that exactly?
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We've published our full response to the proposed changes to sickness and disability benefits:
1. This is the biggest cut to sickness and disability benefits in a generation. It will push 50,000 children into poverty, and reduce living standards for many more.
1. This is the biggest cut to sickness and disability benefits in a generation. It will push 50,000 children into poverty, and reduce living standards for many more.
May 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We've published our full response to the proposed changes to sickness and disability benefits:
1. This is the biggest cut to sickness and disability benefits in a generation. It will push 50,000 children into poverty, and reduce living standards for many more.
1. This is the biggest cut to sickness and disability benefits in a generation. It will push 50,000 children into poverty, and reduce living standards for many more.
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My reaction on behalf of @jrf-uk.bsky.social, on today's labour market statistics and the Government's plans to cut disability benefits. The threat of widespread hardship among disabled people, unable to replace the incomes they lose out on through work, is even starker.
May 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
My reaction on behalf of @jrf-uk.bsky.social, on today's labour market statistics and the Government's plans to cut disability benefits. The threat of widespread hardship among disabled people, unable to replace the incomes they lose out on through work, is even starker.
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The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devast...
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The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK
Join Amnesty UK in-person or online for the launch of a campaign uncovering the realities of social security in the UK.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The Devastating Human Rights Impact of Social Security Failures in the UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devast...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devast...
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Great piece from @rjpartington.bsky.social @theguardian.com on new @trusselluk.bsky.social research out tomorrow. Hunger & hardship are costing UK economy & public services £billions. Slashing disability support & keeping 2 child limit will only make this worse. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Labour’s benefit cuts will cost UK economy billions, charity says
Trussell report finds that higher levels of poverty mean Britain is losing out on £38bn a year of potential output
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Great piece from @rjpartington.bsky.social @theguardian.com on new @trusselluk.bsky.social research out tomorrow. Hunger & hardship are costing UK economy & public services £billions. Slashing disability support & keeping 2 child limit will only make this worse. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Great to see this new report from Scottish Commission on Social Security on accessibility and the Scottish social security system.
Our new report highlights the views and concerns of people with communication needs who have accessed the social security system in Scotland. #scotland #socialsecurity
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Great to see this new report from Scottish Commission on Social Security on accessibility and the Scottish social security system.
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🚨 ICYMI: BASW and @swu-uk.bsky.social provide reaction to this week's Spring Statement, warning that welfare cuts will increase need and put pressure on already creaking services.
Find out more ⬇️
basw.co.uk/about-social...
Find out more ⬇️
basw.co.uk/about-social...
More people will need social workers as a result of Rachel Reeves’ welfare cuts
Chancellor is playing into narrative of “deserving and undeserving poor” warns Social Workers Union
basw.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🚨 ICYMI: BASW and @swu-uk.bsky.social provide reaction to this week's Spring Statement, warning that welfare cuts will increase need and put pressure on already creaking services.
Find out more ⬇️
basw.co.uk/about-social...
Find out more ⬇️
basw.co.uk/about-social...
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British authors: the Society of Authors has organised a petition re Meta's wholesale theft of millions of books and works. Sign here.
Sign the Petition
Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training
chng.it
March 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
British authors: the Society of Authors has organised a petition re Meta's wholesale theft of millions of books and works. Sign here.
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ESRC-Funded PhD Scholarship
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Health, Wellbeing and Communities
Intimate Partner Violence in Young People’s Relationships
Care and Justice for Whom?
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Health, Wellbeing and Communities
Intimate Partner Violence in Young People’s Relationships
Care and Justice for Whom?
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ESRC-Funded PhD Scholarship
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Health, Wellbeing and Communities
Intimate Partner Violence in Young People’s Relationships
Care and Justice for Whom?
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Health, Wellbeing and Communities
Intimate Partner Violence in Young People’s Relationships
Care and Justice for Whom?
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
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Our new analysis shows child poverty will rise even higher on this government’s watch - to 4.8m by the end of this parliament (2029/30) - unless it takes urgent action including scrapping the two-child limit in its forthcoming child poverty strategy and stepping back from benefit cuts.
Child poverty has reached a new record high with 4.5 million children falling below the poverty line in the year to April 2024.
March 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Our new analysis shows child poverty will rise even higher on this government’s watch - to 4.8m by the end of this parliament (2029/30) - unless it takes urgent action including scrapping the two-child limit in its forthcoming child poverty strategy and stepping back from benefit cuts.
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Spread the word! Exciting new fully funded PhD opportunity to research disabled people's lived experiences of benefit reform and the costs of disability.
Deadline: 10 April
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @sgsss.bsky.social @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social
Deadline: 10 April
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @sgsss.bsky.social @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Spread the word! Exciting new fully funded PhD opportunity to research disabled people's lived experiences of benefit reform and the costs of disability.
Deadline: 10 April
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @sgsss.bsky.social @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social
Deadline: 10 April
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social @sgsss.bsky.social @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social
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Stealth social security cuts bring neither stability nor security to struggling families and will push child poverty even higher. Growth and better living standards are not achieved by taking money from families with the least...
March 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Stealth social security cuts bring neither stability nor security to struggling families and will push child poverty even higher. Growth and better living standards are not achieved by taking money from families with the least...
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ESRC-Funded PhD Scholarship
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Social Inequalities
Edinburgh Parents’ Panel: Transforming systems and practice with parents and families involved in social work services
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Social Inequalities
Edinburgh Parents’ Panel: Transforming systems and practice with parents and families involved in social work services
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
March 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ESRC-Funded PhD Scholarship
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Social Inequalities
Edinburgh Parents’ Panel: Transforming systems and practice with parents and families involved in social work services
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
Open Collaborative Studentship.
Pathway: Social Inequalities
Edinburgh Parents’ Panel: Transforming systems and practice with parents and families involved in social work services
Closing date for applications: 10 April
Info: edin.ac/4jl7NET
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These cuts will impact children 🚸
Around 900,000 children are in a family where someone is unable to work for health reasons.
These cuts could reduce family monthly income by almost £1,000 where 1 person is in work and the other unable to due to health reasons 3/4
Around 900,000 children are in a family where someone is unable to work for health reasons.
These cuts could reduce family monthly income by almost £1,000 where 1 person is in work and the other unable to due to health reasons 3/4
March 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
These cuts will impact children 🚸
Around 900,000 children are in a family where someone is unable to work for health reasons.
These cuts could reduce family monthly income by almost £1,000 where 1 person is in work and the other unable to due to health reasons 3/4
Around 900,000 children are in a family where someone is unable to work for health reasons.
These cuts could reduce family monthly income by almost £1,000 where 1 person is in work and the other unable to due to health reasons 3/4
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Last week the government proposed cuts to disability and long-term sickness benefits.
These cuts will leave some disabled people significantly worse off.
📢 By 2029/30, someone that loses PIP daily living and LCWRA will be over £800 per month worse off 1/4
These cuts will leave some disabled people significantly worse off.
📢 By 2029/30, someone that loses PIP daily living and LCWRA will be over £800 per month worse off 1/4
March 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Last week the government proposed cuts to disability and long-term sickness benefits.
These cuts will leave some disabled people significantly worse off.
📢 By 2029/30, someone that loses PIP daily living and LCWRA will be over £800 per month worse off 1/4
These cuts will leave some disabled people significantly worse off.
📢 By 2029/30, someone that loses PIP daily living and LCWRA will be over £800 per month worse off 1/4
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We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
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📣The programme for our 2025 conference is out now!
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
Conference
Visit the post for more.
socialhistory.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣The programme for our 2025 conference is out now!
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
👉Read it here (scroll down to 'Conference Programme'): socialhistory.org.uk/events/confe...
✨Take a look at the amazing array of social & cultural history on show!🗃️
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I know coverage of disability benefits can be very distressing. So, I’ve worked with colleagues to make a range of support visible on The Guardian’s site.
If you click on a relevant news story, you’ll see a “drop box” of signposted mental health help as well as benefits advice.
If you click on a relevant news story, you’ll see a “drop box” of signposted mental health help as well as benefits advice.
March 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I know coverage of disability benefits can be very distressing. So, I’ve worked with colleagues to make a range of support visible on The Guardian’s site.
If you click on a relevant news story, you’ll see a “drop box” of signposted mental health help as well as benefits advice.
If you click on a relevant news story, you’ll see a “drop box” of signposted mental health help as well as benefits advice.