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 […]
Scottish Parliament
Debate on the Promise Oversight Board Report
The Scottish Parliament has held a members’ business debate on the Promise Oversight Board Report. The contributions by MSPs discussed the contents of the Report, spoke to the need to make progress in keeping the Promise, and noted calls for putting a definition of ‘care experienced’ into legislation.
Parliamentary summit to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Scottish Parliament is inviting people from across Scotland to attend its first Summit to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Holyrood. The event is being delivered in partnership with the Cross-Party Group on Disability and will take place on Saturday 25 November 2023 – just ahead of International Day of Persons with […]
