Glasgow life expectancy lowest in UK
People in Glasgow have the worst life expectancy in the whole of Britain, figures show. As Glaswegians prepare to welcome some of the world’s most elite athletes to their city,
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Tag: Poverty / Austerity
Trussell Trust reveals ‘shocking’ rise in food banks use
Almost a million adults and children received emergency supplies from food banks in the past year, a “shocking” rise of 163% on the previous 12 months amid rising living costs,
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Poverty impacting on care received by storke victims
Poorer people who suffer from strokes are more likely to receive a sub-standard level of care, a new study suggests. Patients from more deprived areas are less likely to be
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Debt charity – 15 million are ‘living on the edge’
Around 15 million people are “living on the edge” despite the improving economy, a report by a debt charity has warned. Stepchange said that these people are either falling behind
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Controversial ‘social experiment’ gauges public reaction to poverty
London was the location for a new campaign to gauge public reaction to an offensive banner highlighting the issue of poverty. The controversial ‘F*** The Poor’ campaign, was organised by
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Report highlights poorer children ‘not school ready’
More nursery education should be carried out in schools to prepare children better for later education and help bridge the gap between rich and poor, the chief inspector of schools
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Poorest face a council tax bill increase five times the average
Poorer families are facing year-on-year cuts in the safety net following changes to Council Tax Support, says Sabrina Bushe. New research by the New Policy Institute for JRF shows that
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Significant challenges in health inequalities warn BMA Scotland
There are still “significant challenges” to overcome in tackling Scotland’s “stubbornly persistent” health inequalities, doctors’ leaders have warned. The British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland is calling for integrated action
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Blog: The working poor and the welfare cap
Flip Chart Fairy Tales is a blog written by Rick – HR manager, project manager and business consultant. The blog charts Ricks’ “reflections on business, the world of work and
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New Book: Poverty in Scotland
In a year in which Scotland’s constitutional future is to be decided, this latest in the Poverty in Scotland series provides an indispensable overview of the poverty and anti-poverty policies
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