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... Scotland’s housing emergency and child poverty are “inextricably linked”, new report warns 29 Oct 2024 Scotland’s housing emergency and child poverty are inextricably linked according to a new briefing (click here for more) by two...

...use frequently experience a myriad of complex challenges including poor mental health, poor housing conditions, food insecurity, health inequalities and social isolation often exacerbated by poverty, is unacceptable. We work to challenge...

...finding it difficult to meet their children’s basic needs. The rising cost of food, energy, housing, and childcare has placed an unbearable strain on household budgets, forcing families to make heartbreaking choices between essentials like...

... The rights of children and families must be at the heart of housing policy 2 March 2020 Children in Scotland has published its consultation response to the Scottish Government’s draft vision for our homes and communities in 2040....

...the political and personal issues that matter most to young people aged 14 to 24, and found that housing, the NHS, cost of living and mental health ranked highest among respondents. However, young people also felt these areas are considered least...

...find it challenging to navigate life when faced with the added pressures of financial concerns and housing instability. This is only compounded by the stigma associated with a family member’s imprisonment, making it difficult to talk about their...

...the links between various policy areas including poverty, mental health, employability, housing, and family support. We also need high quality and accessible services for children, young people and families, with statutory partners and...

...care for their child at home Amy Hutton, Director of Services at Cyrenians, discusses Scotland’s housing crisis Children in Scotland’s Head of Policy, Projects and Participation at Children, David Mackay, shares how children and young people...

...power and control to young people with care experience The importance of high-quality, suitable housing. Context The Life Changes Trust (LCT) was created in 2013 with a £50 million, 10-year endowment fund from the National Lottery Community...

...experienced young people Media Release 12 October 2022 Supportive relationships, appropriate housing, and adults transferring decision-making power are key to securing good outcomes for care experienced young people, according to a report...

...elected councillors across Scotland to use local powers, including over economic development, housing and financial support, to maximise family income and reduce the costs parents face. The group has also reiterated their call for the bridging...

...of poverty. Of these, 68% live in households where at least one person works. The rising costs of housing, transport and childcare coupled with inadequate incomes are sweeping families into poverty and trapping them there. But it doesn’t have to...

...would urge the government to ensure that the needs of all people seeking asylum, such as adequate housing, mental health support, physical health and the vital opportunities to connect with others, are met. Childcare “Children in Scotland...

...on bike ability, road safety, health and the environment Click to find out more housing 2040 We respond to the housing 2040 Consultation (Feb 2020) Click to read the response News: We need a rights-based...

...aged 5-26 ranging from education, residential care, secure care, intensive fostering and community housing and support. We also have several social enterprises and a partnership with St Mirren Football Club that aims to provide employment and...

...us are facing multiple challenges: poverty, poor mental health, disengagement from education, poor housing or trauma. These issues are of course, inextricably linked. If you’re choosing between heating or eating, it’s incredibly hard to learn...

...to combat climate change, such as biomass and inter-seasonal heat store, should be built into new housing developments and retrofitted into existing social housing as a type of district heating. Municipal energy supply companies could also be set...

...of life’s fundamentals (or rights), like safe green spaces for their children, warm and stable housing, decent jobs that recognise family life, and flexible and affordable childcare alongside local leisure facilities for children to enjoy. We...

...when they move into their own homes. Through this initiative, service providers, including housing associations, charities and local authorities, have been given an opportunity to work alongside young people so that they can design fresh...

...experienced children and young people between the ages of 18-26, and advancements of Discretionary housing Payments for this group. “We also welcome the measures to bring forward a new statutory provision in the Children’s Bill (click to read)...

...need to focus on ensuring families can earn enough to live free of poverty and reduce costs like housing and childcare. Scotland can now take action to protect families against poverty through new social security powers. We welcome the Scottish...

...of becoming homeless, Cyrenians’ organisational learning shows that – like mental health – housing and homelessness are affected by a number of factors: family and peer support, access to training, education, employment, mediation, social...

...college. The staff assisted in cases of domestic violence, liaising with Police, Social Work, housing and Fire Services. We were able to support a family enduring racially motivated abuse and assault, bringing confidence and security to those...

...on participation in the community – in sporting, cultural and other activities, on accessible housing which enables independent living, on inclusion in mainstream education throughout childhood, and on supporting people into work wherever...

...possible opportunities that they will have in the future. For example owning a home (affordable housing), further education and employment." (Sally) It was this theme of their futures being impacted by decisions adults are making now that led...

...many reasons to get involved in our work Find out more Our projects From housing to heritage, we're working to give young people a voice and improve lives Find out...

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...Beyond4Walls – a participatory youth research project exploring young people’s experiences of housing. Robert’s background is in community development and he was involved in establishing community food projects that later became part of...

...poverty. This is as a result of many families living in private lets due to the lack of council housing, which makes finding a job to cover the extremely high rent nearly impossible. We have a high number of single parents who do not have a...

...across Scotland together online to discuss topics as diverse as Brexit, SQA exam results, cycling, housing, COVID-19, access to museums and young girls' mental health. Communications During the pandemic it’s more important than ever that we...

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.../ Millions of young people’s physical and mental health worsened by poor quality housing, new research finds Posted 20.04.23 by Alice Hinds Children housing Poverty young people One in six young...

...care for their child at home Amy Hutton, Director of Services at Cyrenians, discusses Scotland’s housing crisis Children in Scotland’s Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, David Mackay, shares how children and young people are speaking...

...of a later school starting age in Scotland Alison Watson explains why investing in long-term housing security will help thousands of children and families Amy Woodhouse reflects on decades of mental health policies Independent Living...

...Student Action for Refugees Society whilst studying LLB Scots Law, advising on debt, welfare, housing and other social issues and leading Scotland-wide welfare reform mitigation projects whilst also supporting Scotland-wide debt support...

...funding to bridge gaps in benefit payments when a child returns home, and additional support with housing benefit and rent arrears. Satwat Rehman, OPFS Chief Executive said: “The overarching ambition of The Scottish Government in its...

...community A healthy community derives from a range of factors: stable jobs, good pay, quality housing and education. Poor health is almost inevitable when some or all of these factors are absent. Scotland's wide and sustained health...

...including how to deal with debt, budgeting, banking and earning. This is combined with practical housing information such as paying deposits, inventory checks and tenancy agreements. Through this targeted and tailored support, the project aims...

...public services including police, fire and rescue services, and health, social care, education, housing across all sectors, individuals can select sections most relevant to their learning needs and source information about how to integrate...

...people out of poverty and tackle its causes. Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, housing and Local Government, said: “Tackling child poverty is our national mission and we are helping to lift thousands of children out of...

...for the doubled payment by the year end. Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, housing and Local Government, said: "From April, our Scottish Child Payment will double to £20 a week - four times the amount anti-poverty...

...recommendations Increasing income from work and social security and reducing housing costs are acknowledged as the primary levers for reducing child poverty. Recommendations to the Scottish Government include: ...

...young people about their experiences and views on issues like education, health services, safety, housing, representation, the media, and the impacts of Covid, we can help to paint a picture of the real and varied lives of LGBT young people in...

...affecting children and young people including children’s rights, poverty and inequality and housing and food insecurity.  The climate crisis has, at times, felt outside our sphere of knowledge and expertise. But new partnerships,...

...help mitigate and even lift a few children out of poverty, but better employment and lower cost housing are also essential. The outgoing Commission identified living costs as key for progress. If we can’t address those issues, that in itself...

...needed to address failures in respecting their rights to family life, healthcare, education, housing, and justice. Working with the Children’s Future Food Inquiry and the Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty, young human rights defenders...

...causes: poverty; insufficient family support; pressures that prevent work-life balance; poor housing; violence; cultural ideas about gender, race, class and children’s rights. We need society-level changes that place relationships at the...

...Healthy environments include those which are tobacco-free, which have sufficient affordable housing and green spaces, where there is easy access to affordable healthy food and reduced availability of alcohol, and which foster...

...material assistance and support programmes, particularly with regard to nutrition, clothing and housing...' 25 Calls Return to the main 25 Calls page to find out what change others are calling for Visit the...

...try to budget. The impact of growing up in poverty on families is devastating. Living in poor housing and feeling insecure about money is hardly conducive to good parenting. Asking parents to take part in parenting programmes when they...

...for Universal Credit Scottish Choices to give better access to twice-monthly payments and the housing element being paid directly to landlords. We would also request that entitlements are clear and single parents’ needs are recognised in UC...