Men are paid more than women for working overtime – and the gap is widening.Continue reading Equality News Update: GlasgowLive: Women in Scotland earn £38 less per week than men when working overtime
Equality News Update: The List: St Andrew’s Fair Saturday 2019: A celebration of social inclusion, creativity and compassion
With so much to see and do across the country on 30 November, we round up a few of the events and charitable causes we’re most excited about this yearContinue reading Equality News Update: The List: St Andrew’s Fair Saturday 2019: A celebration of social inclusion, creativity and compassion
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Greater protection for care leavers welcomed
A charity is helping ensure older people in Scotland can vote in the upcoming general election.Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Greater protection for care leavers welcomed
Equality News Update: The Scotsman: Scotland facing adoption crisis as number of applicants drops by 16 per cent, charity reveals
Scotland is facing a looming adoption crisis, with people being put off by “myths” about their eligibility, the director of an adoption charity has revealed.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Scotsman: Scotland facing adoption crisis as number of applicants drops by 16 per cent, charity reveals
Equality News Update: Evening Times: First guide for reporting to tackle anti Muslim hate is published
A GUIDE for media to avoid reporting that can exacerbate hate crime towards Muslims has been published. Continue reading Equality News Update: Evening Times: First guide for reporting to tackle anti Muslim hate is published
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Legal advice service for abuse survivors expanded
Two new legal surgeries for women who have experienced abuse will open this month.Continue reading Equality News Update: Third Force News: Legal advice service for abuse survivors expanded
Equality News Update: The Courier: St Andrews Community Hub to address loneliness and poverty at new premises
A St Andrews charity will address ill-health, loneliness and financial hardship by bringing vital support services under one roof.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Courier: St Andrews Community Hub to address loneliness and poverty at new premises
Equality News Update: Daily Record: Hamilton care home to reduce loneliness among older people by sending postcards
A Hamilton care home has been helping to reduce loneliness among older people – simply by sending a postcard.Continue reading Equality News Update: Daily Record: Hamilton care home to reduce loneliness among older people by sending postcards
Equality News Update: BBC News: Campaign launched targeting child restraint in schools
Campaigners have called for stricter rules around the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.Continue reading Equality News Update: BBC News: Campaign launched targeting child restraint in schools
Equality News Update: The Courier: Major human trafficking investigations under way in Fife, police reveal
A major investigation into human trafficking is ongoing in central Fife, The Courier has learned.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Courier: Major human trafficking investigations under way in Fife, police reveal
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Number of Scots needing emergency support on the rise
Campaigners are calling for an increase to the Scottish Welfare Fund budget as rising numbers of people are accessing emergency cash to help buy foodContinue reading Equality News Update: Third Force News: Number of Scots needing emergency support on the rise
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Reform to disability payments will reduce anxiety and stress
A sea change in social security policy to reduce the anxiety and stress associated with the current UK Government disability payments process has been given strong public support.Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Reform to disability payments will reduce anxiety and stress
Equality News Update: Daily Record: Why you might see blue pumpkins lining the streets this Halloween
With the spooky season in full flow, the amount of pumpkins being spotted across Scotland’s streets is growing as it draws closer to October 31.Continue reading Equality News Update: Daily Record: Why you might see blue pumpkins lining the streets this Halloween
Equality News Update: The Courier: ‘Utterly heartbreaking’ as disabled Fife OAP needs fireman’s lift just to access her home
The family of a disabled Fife pensioner, who has to rely on a “fireman’s lift” up and down two flights of stairs just to get access her home, have made a last-ditch bid to get her rehoused.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Courier: ‘Utterly heartbreaking’ as disabled Fife OAP needs fireman’s lift just to access her home
Equality News Update: The Sunday Post: The secret slaves of Scotland: Experts warn rising epidemic of human trafficking now scars every village, town and city
Victims of human trafficking can now be found in every town and city in Scotland, experts say.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Sunday Post: The secret slaves of Scotland: Experts warn rising epidemic of human trafficking now scars every village, town and city