Carole Ewart
@EwartHumanRight
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A public policy and human rights consultant based in Scotland primarily working with the 'not for profit' sector
Joined May 2013
Healthy life expectancy falls across Scotland. "Most of what shapes our health lies outside the health system – whilst reforming the NHS and addressing the elective backlog is important. Without tackling those root causes, we won't see the gains we need."
bbc.co.uk
New figures show people in Scotland are spending a greater proportion of their life in poor health than previously.
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Tonight the general principles of @KatySClark's FoI Reform Bill were supported by 63 MSPs with 59 against. Bill will return in the next session of Parliament. CFoIS accepts the challenge to work for its quick progression to restore FoI rights and strengthen enforcement of duties
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CFoIS calls for the enforceable right to Freedom of Information to be strengthened through legislative reform. Ahead of tomorrow's crucial vote on the FoI Reform Bill, this is an opportunity to send a clear message for greater transparency and accountability to enable scrutiny.
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@unitetheunion Scotland sets out why it supports the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati
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Our latest paper examines the current state of communities of place in Scotland, why they matter, and what is needed to strengthen them. https://t.co/9Yu9nDkhfx
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Attend the CFoIS-led event 'Care 4 FoI' with @ReidFoundation on Thursday to find out more! Get a free ticket via Eventbrite now: https://t.co/YQkcBldTBV
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #foi #ati
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Our TFN Blog - why FoI law must change so all providers of care home & care@home services comply. Currently U cannot enforce an FoI request to the 80% who are private & 3rd sector providers. @unisonscot @STUCwomen @KatySClark
tfn.scot
Carole Ewart on proposed changed to Freedom Of Information legislation
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I am so very sad to hear the news of Jim Wallace’s passing. Jim gave so freely of his time, experience and expertise, and in recent years I was so grateful for his support. A pillar of the Scottish Parliament and a truly honourable man. I will miss him. On behalf of all
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CFoIS is campaigning 4 the FoI Reform Bill 2 be passed by 25 March despite SPPA Committee report failing to recommend the General Principles eg stronger enforcement powers & duty 2 pro-actively publish Destination clear busy 9 weeks! https://t.co/RXsAPIBS7J @KatySClark
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FoI reform. "There's still time for the FM to back robust changes to our freedom of information laws before the end of this parliament. Anything less would be a betrayal of the public's right to know about the work of government and public bodies."
holyrood.com
But MSPs agreed there was a “clear need” to update the law
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Scotland’s +reputation on FoI has withered over the last few days as the ScotGov ignored 2 deadlines to comply with a decision of the Scot Info Commissioner resulting in the launch of enforcement action. CFoIS dives into the detail @ https://t.co/i3KVZwiDE5 @NUJScotland
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In December, ministers and the BMA agreed extra funding that will increase spending on general practice by £250m a year by 2028/29. GPs welcome it as a stabilising step but say it is not enough to deliver one GP per 1,000 patients https://t.co/uGPwwqm2kp
theferret.scot
The pressing need to address difficulties the Scottish public reports in getting an appointment with their GP was raised in last week’s budget. So will new funding and proposals for walk-in surgeries...
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John Swinney announces plan for national housing agency - BBC News - action needed now as well as in the future to build more homes for social rent in places people want to live. Providing sufficient, affordable funding for RSLs is key. @GWSForum
bbc.co.uk
The first minister says the proposals will deliver new homes more quickly and more affordably.
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The clock is ticking on a Scottish Information Commissioner's Decision regarding the Scottish Government's compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. #FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #foi #ati
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Members of CHHRLEB have been presented with the Early Day Motion lodged at the House of Commons celebrating their work as human rights defenders, highlighting food poverty & campaigning 4 a supermarket. Thanks to @GordonMcKeeMP @ardenglen @cassiltoun
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CFoIS announces a series of briefings, called ‘Care 4 FoI?’. Find out more about the first event, co-hosted with @unisonscot, and book a free ticket via Eventbrite: https://t.co/xj49ergWJi
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
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CFoIS welcomes the publication of the Scottish Government’s consultation on extending FoI to the care sector. Find out more here: https://t.co/i7d7tqzMFp
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #scotland #foi
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Deep disappointment at Glasgow City Council grant funding decision, despite CBHAs' lengthy track record of delivering successful community development initiatives, says @GWSForum
gwsf.org.uk
The Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations has highlighted the real disappointment within Glasgow that only four out of 15 community-based housing associations that applied to the…
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To prevent release of info on the James Hamilton investigation, the ScotGovt has now appealed 3 decisions of the independent enforcer of FoI law. Consequently the public is curious about what’s in the files & engaged in the battle. @NUJScotland Summary @ https://t.co/HMo97SFtBS
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