Social Metrics Comm.

Today’s launch of the Poverty Strategy Commission highlighted the need for a joined-up, holistic approach to tackling poverty. Thank you to all who joined and to the Commissioners who shared their insights on driving change.

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The Poverty Strategy Commission’s final report, published today, shows how the UK could eradicate deep poverty.

Implementing the Commission's recommendations could mean 4.2m fewer people in poverty and 2.2m fewer in deep poverty.

povertystrategycommission.org.uk/the-final-repo…

Following World Mental Health Day, we have explored the connections between poverty and poor mental health in the UK. The UK faces significant issues with poor mental health, with prevalence of both depression and anxiety on an upward trend: a thread. #WorldMentalHealthDay

💡📊An SMC report based on YouGov survey data, highlights that, although the economic and employment impact of the #Covid19 pandemic will be significant for those already in #poverty, more people than not believe the crisis has brought society together.

socialmetricscommission.org.uk/poverty-and-co…

Why is the work of the SMC so important and what is the aim of the Commission? This short video emphasises the vital need for a #newpovertymeasure and demonstrates the role that the SMC can play as part of a comprehensive anti-poverty strategy.

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