A client came to PBIC and told us that he has been evicted from his landlord. The client was very stressed and upset. That was the first time in his life that he faced homelessness…

Zofia came to PBIC in October to look for support as she had been living with no income for 3 months following having her Universal Credit payments stopped in August. At the time, she was…

“A client came to England a few years ago but a recent change in circumstances, the loss of a family member, forced her to find a job and learn English so that she could settle…

The British are providing unprecedented support to Ukrainians suffering from war. More than 100,000 Ukrainian citizens have found refuge in the homes of British residents. The vast majority of British and Ukrainians live under the…

We are glad to welcome you to our new section Guide to life in the UK. Today we open this section with a set of publications on the topic of Renting in the UK.  So,…

Everyone needs to be listened to – sometimes, simply speaking to someone can help untangle the most complex thoughts that have been going through our minds. When we isolate ourselves, we can tend to make…

Supported by PBIC, Bedford Borough Council and Bedford College. As a part of the Ukrainian Guests Project and support program of the Ukrainian community in Bedford, together with Bedford College and the ESOL team of…

Tougher new work search rules for those claiming Universal Credit came into force this week. The government is launching a new “intensive work search” scheme. There will also be changes to the Administration Earnings Threshold (AET) for those claiming…

PBIC is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture for: all those who need our services our volunteers our staff and other stakeholders. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and fairness,…

In his book “The Road Less Travelled – A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth”, Dr Morgan Scott Peck states “True listening is love in action”. We all carry our own personal…