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October 01, 2022

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

October 01, 2022/ Andrew Paterson
Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The JRF website is a useful place to go for information and policy thinking in relation to poverty, inequality, universal credit and welfare, work and pay, housing and a range of other issues. Any group campaigning around these issues should check the website out.

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October 01, 2022/ Andrew Paterson/
Poverty, Cost-of-living, Housing, Policy, Employment, Universal credit, Welfare, Social security, Inequality
June 16, 2021

Scottish Government policies page

June 16, 2021/ Andrew Paterson
Scottish Government policies page

The Scottish Government website has a searchable database of all its policies, with links taking you to the appropriate landing page for the policy you are interested in.

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June 16, 2021/ Andrew Paterson/
Increasing influence
Policy, Scottish Government, Community empowerment, Public services, Climate change, Equality, Inequality, Cost-of-living, Land and buildings, Participatory democracy, Planning
June 04, 2021

Integration of health and social care

June 04, 2021/ Guest User
Integration of health and social care

Find out how changes in how health and social care are organised in Scotland have presented opportunities for community organisations working in this area.

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June 04, 2021/ Guest User/
Policy, Integration of health and social care, Local planning, Influencing services, Health and social care
June 04, 2021

The Child Poverty Act

June 04, 2021/ Andrew Paterson
The Child Poverty Act

According to research, around one in four children in Scotland lives in poverty. The Child Poverty Act and other Scottish Government initiatives have been put in place to try and address this.

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June 04, 2021/ Andrew Paterson/
Policy, Legislation, Children, Young people, Child poverty, Poverty, Fairer Scotland, Inequality
May 31, 2021

Community Development Alliance Scotland (CDAS)

May 31, 2021/ Guest User
Community Development Alliance Scotland (CDAS)

Community Development Alliance Scotland is a member organisation that brings together networks and organisations in Scotland and beyond to promote policy and practice that supports community development.

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Support
Policy, Community development, Networking
May 25, 2021

The Fairer Scotland Duty

May 25, 2021/ Andrew Paterson
The Fairer Scotland Duty

If there are local or national plans and strategies being developed which you feel could be stronger when it comes to addressing inequality, it may be worth looking into how the Fairer Scotland Duty could apply.

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May 25, 2021/ Andrew Paterson/
Fairer Scotland, Inequality, Socio-economic, Policy
May 11, 2021

Write to Them

May 11, 2021/ Guest User
Write to Them

Write to Them allows you to identify your local elected representatives.

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Increasing influence
Policy, MSPs, Elected members, MPs, Influence, Campaigning
May 11, 2021

They Work For You→

May 11, 2021/ Guest User
They Work For You

Find out how your elected representative has been voting and read statements they have made.

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Increasing influence
Policy, Influence, Parliament
May 11, 2021

Scottish Parliament

May 11, 2021/ Andrew Paterson
Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. From starting a petition to giving your views to a committee, there are a few different ways to have your voice heard by the Scottish Parliament.

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May 11, 2021/ Andrew Paterson/ /Source
Increasing influence
Policy, Campaigning, Lobbying, Influence, Parliament
May 11, 2021

Find your MP→

May 11, 2021/ Guest User
Find your MP

Find your MP and learn more about MPs, including details of their parliamentary career and contact information.

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May 11, 2021/ Guest User/ /Source
Increasing influence
Policy, Influence, Campaigning, Lobbying

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