Claire Jewitt

Guest writer

Claire Jewitt is a writer based in Diamond Harbour. Her work explores contemporary life, community and resilience, often through humour and observation.

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The cost of proving you’re poor enough

On paper, the system had worked. In reality, the quiet erosion of dignity had taken a toll.

By Claire Jewitt | 24th April, 2026