Fairer Scotland
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Putting place at the heart of policy
10th September 2019 by Aileen Campbell
Earlier this year The Scottish Government and COSLA agreed to adopt the Place Principle. But what does it mean for you and your community? The places we live, work, grow-up, and have fun in shape who we are – we all know the places and spaces that are important to us. Turning that approach into...
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Changing negative perceptions of rough sleeping and homelessness – guest blog from the Simon Community
20th August 2019 by fairer-scotland
Megan Thomson manages the Simon’s Community’s RSVP Street Team service in Glasgow. Here she talks about changing negative perceptions of rough sleeping and homelessness, and how the Simon Community is making a difference to people’s lives. Simon Community Scotland Street Team are out on the streets of Glasgow 365 days of the year, working with...
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Two child benefit limit should be scrapped
1st August 2019 by Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP
The two-child benefit limit implemented by the UK Government should be scrapped. The latest statistics released on the number of people affected by the cap on Child Tax Credits and the Child Element of Universal Credit is sad reading. Behind every number is a family denied and a child that has not received support they...
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Housing First – Adam’s story
17th July 2019 by fairer-scotland
Adam is a bright, articulate and funny 37 year old man who has been homeless on and off for the past seven years. He is great company and has a warm and caring personality. He has, however, been through a very traumatic time that he still finds difficult to talk about. When asked about his...
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We will not be silent on Female Genital Mutilation
12th July 2019 by Christina McKelvie
A commitment to the people of Scotland that we are taking long term action to change our society and make it a fairer and more equal place to live
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John-Paul’s Story – Teddy Hospital
4th July 2019 by Jack Murray-Dickson
Spending time in hospital can be a scary experience for anyone, regardless of age. John-Paul’s Dad tells us how the Teddy Hospital was used as a really helpful way to explain what was happening to him so could understand and speak about this and be more comfortable in the hospital. John-Paul was born with chronic...
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Craig’s Story
27th June 2019 by Jack Murray-Dickson
Hear about how Craig’s play at The Yard helped build confidence by giving him the encouragement and space to socialise and try new things. Sharon is mum to Craig, aged 11, who attends the Thursday 10-14’s club at The Yard. Craig has been a member of this club since April 2018 and enjoys coming every...
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Historic opportunity to end homelessness in Scotland for good
27th June 2019 by fairer-scotland
Guest blog from Jon Sparkes, Chief Executive, Crisis Twelve months ago, in June 2018, I was working closely with colleagues from the Scottish Government’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group to finalise our report on ending homelessness in Scotland. We had worked intensively from October 2017 to answer 4 questions: How to reduce rough sleeping...
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BALTIC PRIDE
21st June 2019 by Christina McKelvie
Ahead of the 2019 Pride Edinburgh event, I reflect on my recent trip to Lithuania for Baltic Pride.
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Refugees are welcome in Scotland
21st June 2019 by Aileen Campbell
Scotland has a long history of welcoming people of all nationalities and faiths, including those seeking refuge and asylum from war and persecution elsewhere. Over successive generations, refugees have helped make Scotland the strong, successful and diverse country it is today. As Communities Secretary, I have heard from people from across Scotland who have come...
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