Gateshead Investigates Bulletin: Winter 2022
Our Research and Campaigns unit works tirelessly to investigate and report on the issues affecting the people of Gateshead. By doing this, we can help to change the system so that it works for everyone.
In this edition of our Gateshead Investigates bulletin you can read about:
Latest research - the social welfare impacts of Long Covid
Fuel Poverty Awareness
NCW2021 – Be wise to being “green”
Council Tax Support backdating periods, why so short?
Rising problems with poor administration by DWP staff locally
The cost of living crisis – a glimpse at the local impact
You can download the Gateshead Investigates Winter 2022 bulletin here
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