Child poverty in Scotland remains unacceptably high, according to a newly published report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Nearly one in four children are growing up in poverty, with over half living in households where someone is disabled. The report highlights worsening conditions for families due to insecure work, inadequate social security, and rising housing […]
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New research highlights lack of progress on young people’s mental health support
A new report has revealed limited progress and transparency in improving mental health support for young people in Scotland—six years after over 100 recommendations were made by the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services (YCMHS).
Scotland’s poorest areas suffer a devastating health divide
New review shows Scots in poorest fifth of areas are being left behind, with infants and young to middle aged men most at risk. The Health Foundation has published an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. The findings show that across a range of measures there is a wide gap between the health of […]
