Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission

"Nothing about us without us is for us."
Tackling the causes and effects of poverty in Gateshead by involving the people who experience it.

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

Today our Community Commissioners and Civic and Business Commissioners came together for the first time! It wasn't what we'd once planned, in @chads_project with lots of cheese and cups of tea, but we still managed to laugh and learn together #nothingaboutuswithoutus

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

We love Gateshead! And @DVdigitalskills of course

[Michael Walker @antipoverty_ghd]

Covid response? The whole Gateshead community rallied, mobilised and did what it does best! Everyone in Gateshead can be immensely proud; the people, the charities, the volunteers and businesses. Special thanks to @DVdigitalskills for capturing it for us! https://t.co/54VoCn1hyG

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

It's Challenge Poverty Week. Why not kick it off by attending this important event featuring our very own Ged: https://t.co/AeBm00udZZ

[Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales @CPW_E_W]

Challenging Poverty in the North East: Tuesday 12 Oct, 11-12am. With @EmmaLewellBuck, and North East organisations, @ThriveTeesside @CedarwoodTrust @ChildrenNE @FoodPowerUK @GatesheadPTC Book your FREE place at: https://t.co/PZmiLF0xNk

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

It's Challenge Poverty Week next week. Our very own Ged is going to be part of this and we can't wait!!! Sign up: https://t.co/AeBm00udZZ

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

Today, we have come together with over 50 organisations to urge the Government to #KeepTheLifeline and make the £20 increase to #UniversalCredit permanent. It’s vital that the Government does not whip this lifeline away and plunge 700,000 people into poverty overnight.

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

Join us in urging the Government to #KeepTheLifeline for people on low incomes by making the temporary £20 increase to #UniversalCredit permanent and extend it to people on legacy benefits.

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[Thrive Teesside @ThriveTeesside]

£50/wk would give me the opportunity to buy fresh local fruit & veg weekly and fresh fish at least once, maybe twice a month. The ability to save for good shoes. And, maybe have a bit more peace of mind. Just maybe. -Rachel Glanton #RaiseChildBenefit #50ChildBenefit

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

We're waking up to new restrictions in the North East with mixed feelings. We know that this virus *needs* to be controlled but facing another lockdown is tough for so many: https://t.co/rx7MDWgoxi

[ManchesterPovertyTruth @TruthPoverty]

📢 Amazing job alert! 📢

Policy job working with @jrf_uk to develop design approaches with people with lived experience.

#LivedExperience #CoDesign

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

We were going to 'like' this reply... but we need a 'head in hands' button to respond with really @SarahJCampbll

[Sarah Campbell @SarahJCampbll]

@GatesheadPTC Sadly not uncommon...

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

PJ got awarded PIP this week. At his first assessment in Feb he was refused because he scored 0 points. With no additional evidence, he scored 9 points at his review. Is there something we're missing? #really? #baffled #bewildered

[Oasis Community Housing @oasiscomhousing]

If you’re living in Gateshead with an abusive or controlling partner through lockdown, we can help. Recovering from an abusive relationship, we are here for you. Speak to our friendly Empower team by calling Helen on 07976798798 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

[East Surrey Poverty Truth Commission @ESurreyPovCom]

Marie from @GatesheadPTC

Deeply challenging and inspiring to hear and watch how her community and #povertytruth are trying to improve things

"...proves you can build something from nothing"

[Andrew Grinnell @andrewgrinnell]

“I am poverty” from @GatesheadPTC

A great poem about #povertytruth

https://t.co/b80mjjGM2D

[Andrew Grinnell @andrewgrinnell]

“The hugs; like that, but bigger” #povertytruth

An amazing poem from @GatesheadPTC

https://t.co/28XsEN6hxk

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

Our last hope is from Dave: for new job opportunities, better wages and free WiFi for all #TheNewNormal #PostPandemicHopes

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

@PTCScotland So did we! From reminders that things can get better to some ones too rude for Twitter🤫

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

Our community commissioners are having a coffee morning this morning over Zoom. We've copied
@PTCScotland
's idea and are showing everyone our favourite mug and explaining why we love it (or describing it for people who are dialed in by phone!)

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

Adam: I hope we maintain the awareness that all people have lives and needs that we need to look out for #TheNewNormal #PostPandemicHopes

[Gateshead Poverty Truth Commission @GatesheadPTC]

Marie: I hope for better mental health services for kids affected by all this. One parent she knows said 'my laddie won't even leave the house...'. Hoping also for increased community spirit! We need communities that know how to help one another #TheNewNormal #PostPandemicHopes