For twelve months I was ‘embedded’ at an advice centre on a challenging Bolton housing estate. These are stories from the sharp end of welfare reform and government austerity cuts, stories that every politician should read. The blog highlights the personal, compassionate support that three housing association staff offer their ever-growing clientele.

View the blog here: www.asrareasrubies.org
Winner, Best City and Neighbourhood Blog, Blog North Awards 2014
Commissioned by Bolton at Home
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