Hardship and Destitution in the UK

What is the definition of destitution according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation?

• Having less than £157 per week

• Being unable to meet basic physical needs

• Experiencing absolute poverty

• Receiving Universal Credit

According to the report, how has destitution in the UK changed in the last 5 years?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained the same

• It has doubled

• It has tripled

What is the monthly income of Paul, the bus driver, from Universal Credit?

• £620

• £843

• £30

• £11

What is the main reason for Paul's recent financial hardship?

• Lack of employment opportunities

• Hike in rent

• Health issues

• Insufficient government support

What is the main concern of the charity Borderlands in Bristol?

• Rising destitution among migrant households

• Lack of access to education for children

• Inadequate government response

• Shortage of food supplies

What is the impact of destitution on children, according to the report?

• It limits their educational opportunities

• It increases their chances of employment

• It improves their overall well-being

• It has no significant impact

What is the government's response to the destitution report?

• They deny the existence of destitution

• They acknowledge the issue and promise action

• They blame inflation for the problem

• They claim poverty has decreased

What is the suggested solution to tackle destitution in the report?

• Increase the National Living Wage

• Provide cost of living payments to low-income families

• Implement an Essentials guarantee in Universal Credit

• Focus on reducing inflation

What is the main challenge faced by families in accessing support for bed poverty?

• Lack of coordination from the government

• Limited availability of beds

• Lack of awareness about available support

• High cost of bed manufacturing

What is the public's opinion on the need for a more generous social security system?

• They strongly support it

• They are divided on the issue

• They believe it is unnecessary

• They are unaware of the current system