Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

Thinking Allowed

Discussion & Talk

Factual: Science & Nature

BBC Radio 4 FM

Thinking Allowed: Sickness Benefit Recipients - New Society 50 Years On

03/10/2012

Sickness Benefit Recipients - New Society 50 Years On

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Sickness Benefit Recipients - New Society 50 Years On

Sickness benefit claimants, and 'New Society' 50 years on. Presented by Laurie Taylor.

New research on how society works. Laurie Taylor discusses a study of the attitudes of long-term sick and disabled people to welfare reform, and the legacy of New Society magazine.

Sickness benefit claimants and their fear of the 'brown envelope'. Laurie Taylor hears about a new study into the views and experiences of the long term sick and disabled in the context of ongoing welfare reforms. The researcher, Kayleigh Garthwaite, highlights their ambivalence - whilst some have a deep seated anxiety about losing rights and income; others hope it will distinguish between the genuinely ill, such as themselves, and those that are 'faking'. Also, the former social science magazine 'New Society' broke new and radical grounds in its creation of a space for thoughtful debate about everyday culture and social issues; showcasing the ideas of academics and intellectuals as diverse as Angela Carter and Richard Hoggart. A former editor, Paul Barker, analyses the heyday and legacy of 'New Society' 50 years after its launch. He's joined by the writer, Lynsey Hanley and the Professor of Cultural Studies, Fred Inglis.

Producer: Jayne Egerton.

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Thinking Allowed

Sickness Benefit Recipients - New Society 50 Years On

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4