Jayne, Bob and Mary’s working lives came to a halt due to illness and disability. They share their experiences of the benefit system and the uncertainty and anxiety they face.

Organisations mentioned in the podcast:

Zacchaeus 2000 (Z2K) http://z2k.org

Read more about Jayne’s experience here:

http://inanything.com/disability-jaynes-turning-point/

More about Bob’s story here:

http://archive.camdennewjournal.com/heart-attack-back-to-work

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this episode, get help and information here:

St Paul’s Money Advice Centre: http://www.sph.org/get-involved/teams/money-advice-team

Islington People’s Rights: http://www.ipradvice.org.uk/

Crosslight: https://www.crosslightadvice.org/

Zacchaeus 2000 (Z2K): http://z2k.org/

Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Cardinal Hume Centre: https://www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk/

Advice Services Alliance: http://asauk.org.uk/

Music and sound editing by Michael Edwards: composer, film scores, television http://www.michaeledwards.tv/

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