Kate’s Place started again last Wednesday, and it was wonderful to welcome women back into this safe and supportive space. Kate’s Place is our women-only service, where women support women. It offers a calm, welcoming environment for women to access
This year’s Deaf Awareness Week runs from 4th–10th May 2026, with the theme: Right to understand – Together, we break barriers. At SMART, we know how important communication is when someone is facing homelessness, crisis, or vulnerability. Being able to
Changes to the private rented sector are coming, and while stronger protections for renters are needed, there are growing concerns about what this could mean in the short term. Central Bedfordshire Council has warned that new renters’ rights reforms could
For many people, one missed council tax payment can quickly spiral into crisis. Right now, missing a single council tax payment can mean being asked to pay the full year’s bill within weeks. For the people we support, that pressure
From 1 May 2026, major changes to renting will come into force under the Renters’ Rights Act, affecting around 11 million private renters. One of the biggest changes is the ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, which means landlords will
April brings the start of a new financial year, and while inflation has fallen to 3%, many households are still struggling with the cost of everyday essentials. Research from the Cost of Living Action group shows that 63% of people
