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Unpacking imperfect data: Roma overrepresentation and the need for analytical precision
This briefing presents further research, which aims to re-assess and update existing findings regarding available data concerning Roma children in care. November 2025
Advicenow joins defence of European Convention on Human Rights
Advicenow has signed a joint statement alongside 291 other charities, legal bodies, and non-profits, issuing a powerful statement in support of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) on its 75th anniversary.
Advicenow joins London-wide campaign for minimum standards in temporary accommodation
This September, Advicenow joined the Indoamerican Refugee Migrant Organisation (IRMO), their service users living in temporary accommodation, and the London-wide child poverty network 4in10 as part of the Better Temporary Accommodation Alliance, supported by Trust for London, and it brought together frontline voices, legal educators, and local decision makers to demand change. November 2025
Local authority support for migrants with NRPF online workshop
Advicenow is excited to partner with Project 17 and Care Rights Project to deliver a free workshop focusing on support available for families and individuals who have no recourse to public funds. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.
Sign up for our online homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights for refugees course
Advicenow will be running a free housing/homelessness rights course for community groups supporting refugees. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.
Home Office reverts to 28-day move on period for new refugees
The Home Office has announced a sudden reversal of the decision to extend the 56-day move-on period for new refugees, reverting to the widely criticised move-on period of just 28 days for most single adults.
Sign up for Complaint Champions workshop: using the Ombudsman services to increase access to justice
This workshop is delivered by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
Sign up for homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights for refugees course
Advicenow will be running a free housing/homelessness rights course for community groups supporting refugees. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The AB Charitable Trust.
Introduction to housing options for care leavers
Find out about the housing support available for care leavers.
Welcome to our new trustees
Advicenow is delighted to announce the appointment of four new trustees to its board: Giles Crown, Alastair Cox, Rhys Taylor, and Chris White. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will be invaluable in guiding Advicenow's mission to challenge injustice and inequality by equipping individuals and communities to deal with life’s legal problems.
What changes to disability benefits are happening now?
Big changes were planned to Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit that would have had a devastating impact on the income and well-being of many Advicenow users. However the Government made a number of changes to the legislation before the second reading on 1st July. This article explains what changes to disability benefits are still included in the Universal Credit Bill (as it is now called), and what they mean for disabled people.
What you need to know about proposed cuts to PIP and Universal Credit and what you can do about it
Big changes are planned to Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit that will have a devastating impact on the income and well-being of many Advicenow users. This article breaks down the key proposals, what they mean for disabled people, and why we are worried about them. It also explains what happens next and what we can all do to try to stop them.
Sign up for our course on benefits and housing rights for care leavers
Advicenow are running a free course for organisations across England which support care leavers in securing their housing rights. The course will be delivered online and is funded by the Britford Bridge Trust and AB Charitable Trust.
Sign up for our homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights course
Advicenow will be running a free course for community groups supporting people in temporary accommodation. The course will be delivered online and is funded by Trust for London.
Local authority support for migrants with NRPF workshop
Advicenow is excited to partner with Project 17 and Care Rights Project to deliver a free workshop focusing on support available for families and individuals that are subject to a NRPF condition.
Advicenow, Roma Support Group and Centre for Child & Family Justice submit evidence to the Child Poverty Taskforce
In February 2025, Roma Support Group, Advicenow and Centre for Child & Family Justice submitted evidence to the Child Poverty Taskforce.
