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Having a warm and safe home should not be a privilege
14th April 2017 by tomwhittles
Living in a home that’s cold and draughty because it’s too expensive to heat is miserable. For some families renting in the private sector, this is sadly their reality. Although we know that most private landlords ensure that the properties they rent are well-insulated and affordable to live in, it’s clear that there are also...
“Be part of something that will change the lives of many others”
7th April 2017 by Nicola Sturgeon MSP
The creation of a new social security system for Scotland is one of the biggest challenges ahead of the Scottish Government – and one of the most exciting. Because we are doing things differently and shaping a fair system built on the knowledge and direct personal experience of those who are using, or have recently...
Young lad going into the world of work in Scottish Government
4th April 2017 by Leon Najac
Hopes for my work experience week This week I am going to be working in the Scottish Government, mostly in the social justice and social security divisions. I hope to gain an understanding of what working in the government is actually like and apply my new skills from the ‘Communicating Effectively’ training course I attended....
1,000 down, 1,000 to go
28th March 2017 by Jeane Freeman MSP
1,000 people have now signed up for our Experience Panels - Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman encourages more to come forward
Investing in equality
21st March 2017 by Angela Constance MSP
It should come as no surprise that, as Equalities Secretary, creating a fairer and more equal Scotland is something I’m passionate about. But it’s something that is becoming more important in this changing political landscape. Brexit has, unfortunately, been a factor in the raising of racial tensions and abuse in the UK, according to Home...
Building change for Scotland – reflections on a big week for housing
17th March 2017 by Kevin Stewart MSP
This week has been full of important announcements and milestones for affordable housing in Scotland. At the start of the week the Cabinet Secretary announced that over £590 million will be made available for 2017/18 to increase the supply of affordable homes in Scotland. I was so pleased to see this announcement being made –...
Being bold on International Women’s Day
8th March 2017 by Angela Constance MSP
Be bold for change. It’s a simple message for this year’s International Women’s Day and one we can all get behind. This international day is a chance to celebrate women’s achievements, contributions and gains. And it is also an opportunity to look at what more can, and should, be done to ensure equality in Scotland,...
Jeane Freeman: A social security system based on dignity and respect
7th March 2017 by Jeane Freeman MSP
Social Security Minister, Jeane Freeman, writes in the Daily Record today about putting dignity and respect at the heart of Scotland’s new social security system – as a new campaign is launched to encourage more people to claim the benefits they are entitled to. Read the full piece here: “In my first ten months as...
Scottish Government – Work Experience Programme with the Social Justice Strategy Unit
28th February 2017 by Callum
What is it like to work in the Scottish Government as a work experience student?
Scotland’s approach to social security
24th February 2017 by Jeane Freeman MSP
Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman blogs about how fairness, dignity and respect will be built into Scotland's social security agency.
In October 2016, the Fairer Scotland Action Plan was launched. The plan is a clear 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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