Why Are Homelessness and Food Insecurity Growing in the UK? | Richard Machin
Join us for an insightful conversation with Richard Machin, a Senior Social Work and Health Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. This episode delves into pressing societal issues in the UK over the past two decades and focuses on today’s challenges.
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Guest Bio:
Richard Machin is a senior Social Work and Health lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. He teaches social policy across various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Health and Social Care, Social Work, Public Health, and Public Policy. His research focuses on the impact of policy on marginalised groups in society, and he has published in a wide range of academic and professional journals. Before moving into academia, he managed a local authority welfare rights and money advice service. He maintains links to the social welfare sector as a Church Action on Poverty management committee member and a freelance trainer for Child Poverty Action Group.
In This Episode:
Homelessness and Housing Issues: In this episode, we explore the soaring rent prices in private accommodation and the imbalance of power dynamics favoring landlords. These are issues that affect us all, and Richard Machin provides insights into why so many people are sleeping rough on the streets and proposes potential long-term solutions to this persistent problem.
Food Poverty and Insecurity: The discussion shifts to food poverty, examining the crucial role of food banks and other stakeholders in addressing food insecurity in the UK. Richard offers a deep dive into the systemic issues contributing to food poverty and potential policy solutions.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Changes: We conclude by analyzing recent changes in PIP and their societal ramifications. Richard discusses how these changes impact the most vulnerable groups and what needs to be done to ensure fair and adequate support.
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Publications:
MACHIN, R. and MCCORMACK, F., 2021. The impact of the transition to Personal Independence Payment on claimants with mental health problems. Disability and Society. ISSN 0968-7599:
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MACHIN, R., 2024. Swapping payments for vouchers won’t fix disability benefits - here’s what’s needed instead. The Conversation:
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MACHIN, R.J., 2016. Understanding holiday hunger. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 24 (3), pp. 311-319. ISSN 1759-8273:
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