Explore the latest from PRAN: Read Michael Brennan’s powerful blog on the UK’s “cost of dying” crisis, and check out upcoming events like the 2026 Early Career Symposium and monthly Forum—plus more chances to connect, learn, and advance social justice work.
Welcome to the tenth episode of The Cost of Living Chronicles, recorded live at the launch of a special issue of the Journal of Social Policy and Administration. Hear insights from Prof Danny Dorling (Oxford), Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (Ulster), Prof Morven G. McEachern (Chester) and Dr Camila Lewis (Manchester).
The PRAN Early Career Forum meets online monthly to connect early career researchers, practitioners & activists in poverty and social justice. Join us every second Monday (12:30–13:30 UK) for peer support, shared insights & collaboration—bring a cuppa & come as you are!
What if we had a social policy for the end of life? As hundreds die in poverty daily in the UK, a new call urges state support—like early pension access—to ease the financial burden of terminal illness. It's time to make dying with dignity a national priority.