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Scotland’s social security system must address women’s rights

NEWS 23 July 2018 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

The Scottish Human Rights Commission wants women's rights to be addressed through new social security legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/social-security-system-presents-opportunities-to-improve-womans-rights

Scots asked how they would tackle poverty

NEWS 27 March 2019 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Ordinary Scots take part in participatory budgeting event

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-asked-how-they-would-tackle-poverty

Political candidates lack diversity

NEWS 11 March 2019 by Graham Martin

Management

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A major study into the experiences of Scottish local elections candidates has revealed a clear lack of diversity among councillors

https://tfn.scot/news/political-candidates-lack-diversity

Bid to make Brexit fears of disabled Scots heard

NEWS 3 July 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The Independent Living in Scotland project has created a series of principles which it says spell out concerns of the disabled community

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-make-brexit-fears-of-disabled-scots-heard

Poverty groups in budget disappointment

NEWS 13 December 2018 by Gareth Jones

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The Poverty Alliance and CPAG have said more could have been done to help those stuck in poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-groups-in-budget-disappointment

Calls grow for welfare fund to be increased

NEWS 21 November 2018 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to increase the Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) ahead of the Scottish budget

https://tfn.scot/news/calls-grow-for-welfare-fund-to-be-increased

Council cuts putting older Scots at risk

NEWS 5 April 2018 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

Age Scotland says cutting services such as Meals on Wheels and exercise classes for older people is adding to Scotland's social care burden

https://tfn.scot/news/council-cuts-putting-older-scots-at-risk

Fuel poverty leads to hundreds of winter deaths in Scotland

NEWS 17 October 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The Existing Homes Alliance has called on the Scottish Government to take further action to improve the energy efficiency of homes to help save lives

https://tfn.scot/news/call-to-ensure-law-will-lead-to-drop-in-unnecessary-winter-deaths

Poverty being attacked by all parties as universal credit uplift gains traction

NEWS 17 March 2021 by Rab Armour

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-being-attacked-by-all-parties-as-universal-credit-uplift-gains-traction

Kids have to wait too long for mental health help

NEWS 24 February 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Children’s charity coalition says mental health system is at “crisis point” as half of NHS health boards miss waiting times targets

https://tfn.scot/news/kids-have-to-wait-too-long-for-mental-health-help

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Scotland’s social security system must address women’s rights

Scots asked how they would tackle poverty

Political candidates lack diversity

Bid to make Brexit fears of disabled Scots heard

Poverty groups in budget disappointment

Calls grow for welfare fund to be increased

Council cuts putting older Scots at risk

Fuel poverty leads to hundreds of winter deaths in Scotland

Poverty being attacked by all parties as universal credit uplift gains traction

Kids have to wait too long for mental health help

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