Dr Sioned Pearce
@sionedps.bsky.social
Lecturer in Social Policy at Cardiff University / WISERD. Work, welfare, devolution, civil society and youth unemployment. Views are my own. She / Her
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Looking forward to speaking here on Wednesday:
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SPA Workshop: Immigration, Citizenship, and Social Policy in the UK
A one-day workshop on how immigration status shapes access to work, education, healthcare, housing, and safety.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Looking forward to speaking here on Wednesday:
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The Renters' Rights Bill is set to receive royal assent and become law. Generation Rent's Dan Wilson Craw explains how it happened.
Inside the 10-year battle to change the law and help renters feel secure in their homes
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October 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Renters' Rights Bill is set to receive royal assent and become law. Generation Rent's Dan Wilson Craw explains how it happened.
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Today, we attended a roundtable at the HoL hosted by Baroness Ruth Lister on the subject of the Child Poverty Strategy. CR participants, inc. Jo & Brian, delivered powerful testimonies, using the space to push for an ambitious Strategy that genuinely confronts the root causes of child poverty. ✊
October 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Today, we attended a roundtable at the HoL hosted by Baroness Ruth Lister on the subject of the Child Poverty Strategy. CR participants, inc. Jo & Brian, delivered powerful testimonies, using the space to push for an ambitious Strategy that genuinely confronts the root causes of child poverty. ✊
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Now available: www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res... co-edited by policy group member Elke Heins, with contributions from policy group members: @haylesben.bsky.social, @chrisgrover.bsky.social @heejungchung.bsky.social @katyjones.bsky.social
Research Handbook on Social Policy and Employment
‘This Handbook has an extraordinarily comprehensive historical and global range, placing current developments in a strong perspective of historical development and including countries in the global so...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Now available: www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res... co-edited by policy group member Elke Heins, with contributions from policy group members: @haylesben.bsky.social, @chrisgrover.bsky.social @heejungchung.bsky.social @katyjones.bsky.social
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Wrote this on yesterday’s inflation figures and why universal credit should be based on the amount we actually need to get by ⬇️
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates that universal credit will still fall short by around £1,000 a year per person
Universal credit is set to rise – but not by enough
www.bigissue.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Wrote this on yesterday’s inflation figures and why universal credit should be based on the amount we actually need to get by ⬇️
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With Charlie Mayfield’s Get Britain Working Review imminent, all eyes are on the UK's working-age health challenge.
In this blog, Jes Phillips explores how policy can be improved through understanding real life experiences of work and health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oCgwFf
In this blog, Jes Phillips explores how policy can be improved through understanding real life experiences of work and health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oCgwFf
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
With Charlie Mayfield’s Get Britain Working Review imminent, all eyes are on the UK's working-age health challenge.
In this blog, Jes Phillips explores how policy can be improved through understanding real life experiences of work and health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oCgwFf
In this blog, Jes Phillips explores how policy can be improved through understanding real life experiences of work and health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oCgwFf
While the Safety Nets team continue to unpick the importance of devolution for social security and the lives of people across the UK, our latest blog discusses devolved processes as more than economic strategies and the potential risk of tying devolution to economic growth:
The growth gamble: Do we need to loosen the tie binding devolution with economic outcomes in England? - RSA Main
Earlier in 2025, the UK government announced a commitment to reduce spending on disability benefits by restructuring entitlements and eligibility to various health-related benefits. It claims through ...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
While the Safety Nets team continue to unpick the importance of devolution for social security and the lives of people across the UK, our latest blog discusses devolved processes as more than economic strategies and the potential risk of tying devolution to economic growth:
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Gloria Odhi, a participant of Changing Realities, shared her story with the Scottish first minister with the hope of inspiring change.
I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
www.bigissue.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Gloria Odhi, a participant of Changing Realities, shared her story with the Scottish first minister with the hope of inspiring change.
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Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent’s (CACBG) Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
Find out more here citizensadvicecbg.org.uk/news/report-....
Find out more here citizensadvicecbg.org.uk/news/report-....
The impact sanctions have on welfare benefit recipients
Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent’s (CACBG) Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
citizensadvicecbg.org.uk
February 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent’s (CACBG) Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
Find out more here citizensadvicecbg.org.uk/news/report-....
Find out more here citizensadvicecbg.org.uk/news/report-....
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Have you read our report on the impact sanctions have on welfare benefit recipients?
Our Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the direct impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
You can read both reports here ow.ly/vu0C50V2BAy
Our Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the direct impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
You can read both reports here ow.ly/vu0C50V2BAy
The impact sanctions have on welfare benefit recipients
Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent’s (CACBG) Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
ow.ly
February 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Have you read our report on the impact sanctions have on welfare benefit recipients?
Our Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the direct impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
You can read both reports here ow.ly/vu0C50V2BAy
Our Research and Campaigns team have published a report which looks at the direct impact sanctions to welfare benefits have on people and families.
You can read both reports here ow.ly/vu0C50V2BAy
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Are out-of-work benefit claims at a record high? My new post open.substack.com/pub/inequali... , and also my take on More or Less this morning at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Are out-of-work benefit claims at a record high?
The official statistics are wildly misleading - I've now made some new estimates that show just how wrong they are
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September 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Are out-of-work benefit claims at a record high? My new post open.substack.com/pub/inequali... , and also my take on More or Less this morning at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Gall #datganoli a #chymdeithassifil helpu i greu gwrth-naratif ar gyfer #ceiswyr lloches – Blogbost newydd WISERD gan @sionedps.bsky.social a Nivedita Narayan @prifysgolcdydd.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3K2hxrd
September 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Gall #datganoli a #chymdeithassifil helpu i greu gwrth-naratif ar gyfer #ceiswyr lloches – Blogbost newydd WISERD gan @sionedps.bsky.social a Nivedita Narayan @prifysgolcdydd.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3K2hxrd
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#Devolution and #civilsociety could help to create a counter-narrative for #sanctuaryseekers – A new WISERD blog post by @sionedps.bsky.social and Nivedita Narayan @cardiffuni.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3VXvpW8
September 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#Devolution and #civilsociety could help to create a counter-narrative for #sanctuaryseekers – A new WISERD blog post by @sionedps.bsky.social and Nivedita Narayan @cardiffuni.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3VXvpW8
The committee recommends extending the period people are given to look for work from four weeks to three months.. to take a trauma informed and person centred approach amongst other things….
A new report by the Work and Pensions Committee is calling on the government to go further with its plans to reform Jobcentres
Universal credit sanctions 'undermine' Jobcentre work support
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September 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The committee recommends extending the period people are given to look for work from four weeks to three months.. to take a trauma informed and person centred approach amongst other things….
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This week is a 5 day strike at University of Edinburgh in response to management decisions and practices around £120m cuts & UCU’s concerns around workloads, teaching, and research quality.
September 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This week is a 5 day strike at University of Edinburgh in response to management decisions and practices around £120m cuts & UCU’s concerns around workloads, teaching, and research quality.
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New blog from @ilonapin.bsky.social shares how government proposals and reforms to immigration policy mean we’re likely to see a growth, in poverty for children in immigrant families
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
The Government’s immigration policies are increasing child poverty - British Politics and Policy at LSE
The government has committed to tackling poverty among all children, including those subject to the UK’s asylum and immigration system. But recent reforms and proposals to immigration policy mean that...
blogs.lse.ac.uk
August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New blog from @ilonapin.bsky.social shares how government proposals and reforms to immigration policy mean we’re likely to see a growth, in poverty for children in immigrant families
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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📰What are the 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 in federalism, regionalism and territorial governance?
📌Don’t miss our editorial note 👉https://doi.org/10.1080/13597566.2025.2518752
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & M.Zulianello
📌Don’t miss our editorial note 👉https://doi.org/10.1080/13597566.2025.2518752
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & M.Zulianello
July 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
📰What are the 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 in federalism, regionalism and territorial governance?
📌Don’t miss our editorial note 👉https://doi.org/10.1080/13597566.2025.2518752
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & M.Zulianello
📌Don’t miss our editorial note 👉https://doi.org/10.1080/13597566.2025.2518752
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & M.Zulianello
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Thank you so much @haylesben.bsky.social :)
Great to see that our excellent @ccc-research.bsky.social colleagues @davidevampa.bsky.social and Alan Convery have been awarded a RSE grant to explore Scottish Politics (specifically Reform Party): 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
RSE awards over £724K to boost Scotland’s vibrant research sector
We are pleased to announce that 72 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call.
rse.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Thank you so much @haylesben.bsky.social :)
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Back from annual leave to great news: our project on the rise of Reform UK in Scotland - co-led with A. Convery (and in collaboration with F. McMillan) has been awarded RSE funding. Starting Oct 2025, it explores Reform's breakthrough in Scotland in comparative perspective
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
RSE awards over £724K to boost Scotland’s vibrant research sector
We are pleased to announce that 72 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call.
rse.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Back from annual leave to great news: our project on the rise of Reform UK in Scotland - co-led with A. Convery (and in collaboration with F. McMillan) has been awarded RSE funding. Starting Oct 2025, it explores Reform's breakthrough in Scotland in comparative perspective
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
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In this blog we outline how UK government changes to Jobcentre Plus might play out in Scotland where skills, careers, health, are devolved responsibilities. We also ask whether it's an opportunity for a more radical rethinking of what a job centre is for.
New blog from group members @sionedps.bsky.social and @haylesben.bsky.social asking some questions about the potential future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland
📣 New blog: 'The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity?'
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
July 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
In this blog we outline how UK government changes to Jobcentre Plus might play out in Scotland where skills, careers, health, are devolved responsibilities. We also ask whether it's an opportunity for a more radical rethinking of what a job centre is for.
Reposted by Dr Sioned Pearce
New blog from group members @sionedps.bsky.social and @haylesben.bsky.social asking some questions about the potential future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland
📣 New blog: 'The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity?'
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
Blog: The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity? - Social Policy Association
Dr Hayley Bennett (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Sioned Pearce (University of Cardiff) The UK Government’s labour market policy reforms have attracted attention and controversy [...]
social-policy.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
New blog from group members @sionedps.bsky.social and @haylesben.bsky.social asking some questions about the potential future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland
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New job alert 📢
We're hiring a Senior Policy Advisor for our Scotland office.
If you believe as passionately as we do that we can deliver a fairer Scotland free from poverty then this job could be for you. 🔽 1/3
We're hiring a Senior Policy Advisor for our Scotland office.
If you believe as passionately as we do that we can deliver a fairer Scotland free from poverty then this job could be for you. 🔽 1/3
July 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
New job alert 📢
We're hiring a Senior Policy Advisor for our Scotland office.
If you believe as passionately as we do that we can deliver a fairer Scotland free from poverty then this job could be for you. 🔽 1/3
We're hiring a Senior Policy Advisor for our Scotland office.
If you believe as passionately as we do that we can deliver a fairer Scotland free from poverty then this job could be for you. 🔽 1/3
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📣 New blog: 'The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity?'
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
Blog: The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity? - Social Policy Association
Dr Hayley Bennett (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Sioned Pearce (University of Cardiff) The UK Government’s labour market policy reforms have attracted attention and controversy [...]
social-policy.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
📣 New blog: 'The future of Jobcentre Plus in Scotland: Multi-level messiness or a window of opportunity?'
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
By Dr Hayley Bennett (@haylesben.bsky.social) and Dr Sioned Pearce (@sionedps.bsky.social).
Read on the SPA website here ➡️ social-policy.org.uk/news/blog-th...
Looking forward to reading this 👍🏻
Our new paper on "Place-based solidarity: Crisis, austerity and the devolution of responsibility"
authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray
is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray
is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
July 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Looking forward to reading this 👍🏻
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"This is absolutely the time when we must work out how to do a social tariff and build the infrastructure now"
@mikebrewerecon.bsky.social explains why creating social tariffs can't wait until the next energy price spike 👇
@mikebrewerecon.bsky.social explains why creating social tariffs can't wait until the next energy price spike 👇
July 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"This is absolutely the time when we must work out how to do a social tariff and build the infrastructure now"
@mikebrewerecon.bsky.social explains why creating social tariffs can't wait until the next energy price spike 👇
@mikebrewerecon.bsky.social explains why creating social tariffs can't wait until the next energy price spike 👇