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michael dixon
about 9 years ago

I think it would be an eye opener for Jobcentre staff to be placed into food banks. Rather than sitting comfortably in a nice warm office let them see for themselves the distress that sanctions and delays are causing. You never know, some staff may be brought round to understanding peoples feelings and some may even develop a sense of 'duty of care' instead of ignorance of what is really going on.

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craig samuel
about 9 years ago

Trussell trust do not represent all food banks and DWP telling people what to do and how to live their lives is not advice and is certainly not fair representation.

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Kelly
over 8 years ago

I think tact and sensitivity should be used if/when placing job centre staff in food banks. I think they should be an optional extra that food bank staff may signpost people to if conversations arise indicating that employability related support might be welcomed by them, but it should be on a voluntary basis, directed by the people using the food bank themselves i.e. like a drop-in. Due to potential resentments or hostility due to people's high stress levels, protective measures should be in place to support people from the job centre and the public so that (unlike most job-centres) the drop in at the food bank is a genuinely supportive and welcoming environment, offering advice and support.

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