Traumatised by the welfare system

Traumatised by the welfare system

The Guardian has been working with a group of community reporters in Rochdale in greater Manchester, who turned the lens on a benefits system that they have seen unfairly penalising vulnerable people in their town.

The group of reporters from the Elephants Trail met friends, family and others in the community trying to navigate the system, and consider how they can use those stories to advocate for change across the country. This film is part of a collaborative video series called Made in Britain.

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