Funding promotes inclusion and wellbeing. Almost £6 million in funding will provide friendship and human connection to people at risk of social isolation and loneliness over the winter months. Part of the Scottish Government’s £100 million winter package to support people, the funding will ensure services such as wellbeing calls, befriending support, advice and volunteering … Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Tackling social isolation and loneliness
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Localised restrictions to continue
Reported by Scottish Government News – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. New limits have been placed on meeting in indoor household settings across Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Dumbartonshire, West Dumbartonshire and North and South Lanarkshire due to higher reported cases of COVID-19. Whilst the … Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Localised restrictions to continue
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Review of adult social care
Reported by Scottish Government News – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. An independent review is to consider the idea of a national care service. The review, a Programme for Government commitment, will aim to ensure Scotland provides consistently excellent support for people who use these services, … Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Review of adult social care
Mythbusting: A Discussion on Gender Recognition Reform – 04 Mar 2020
Join representatives from Transgender Fife and the Scottish Trans Alliance as we discuss the facts around gender reform in Scotland, creating a better understanding of GRA reform as well as empowering people to join in with these discussions.
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Sustainable health and social care services
One in three visually impaired people have been injured by pavement boards, according to RNIB Scotland.
Equality News Update: Holyrood: Committee calls for greater engagement on FGM bill
THE Scottish Government has apologised for the “suffering” of child migrants sent abroad by institutions entrusted to care for them.
Equality News Update: Scottish Government: Best Start Grant pays out nearly £13 million
The new Best Start Grant package is putting more money in the pockets of low income families than the DWP system it replaced.
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Supporting equality at work
An £800,000 fund to reduce workplace discrimination and inequality is now open for applications.
Consultation on Scottish Hate Crime Legislation
The Scottish Government have launched a new consultation on Scottish Hate Crime Legislation, following Lord Bracadale's recommendations from his review of legislation. It looks to gather your views on consolidating all legislation and expanding statuatory aggravations. Throughout the consultation there will be a number of public events providing an opportunity for communities to come together … Continue reading Consultation on Scottish Hate Crime Legislation
Equality News Update: tes News: Scotland claims ‘world’s first’ inclusive LGBTI education
All parties in Scottish Parliament hail ‘monumental’ victory that promises to transform education for LGBTI students
Equality News Update: Holyrood: Scottish Government pledges £1.6m to prevent young people being drawn into crime
The Scottish Government has pledged an extra £1.6m to prevent young people being drawn into crime.