Scottish Poverty & Inequality Research Unit
@GCU_SPIRU
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We are an interdisciplinary research group working to investigate and develop effective responses to poverty and inequality in Scotland and beyond.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined February 2021
To mark the start of Challenge Poverty Week 2024, the Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit is pleased to announce that the TACKLING POVERTY LOCALLY DIRECTORY has reached the milestone of its 50th case study. https://t.co/WSrARGkxJ4
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The Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit is an interdisciplinary research group working to investigate and develop responses to poverty and inequality in Scotland and beyond.
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Reserve your tickets now! https://t.co/pEMpLIz5s4 Join this year's @GCU_SPIRU #ChallengePoverty Week lecturer @angelao44, chair of @ScotHumanRights. 🕕6pm 🗓️Thu 10 Oct 📍Govan Mbeki Building, @CaledonianNews
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Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, Angela O'Hagan, to deliver the Challenge Poverty Week 2024 Lecture
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Professor John McKendrick (@GCU_SPIRU) addresses attendees, "There are small things we can do to tackle poverty." #StandUpToPoverty
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@GCU_SPIRU Not perfect, but still progress and promising. Professor Danny Dorling presenting at the launch of the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit (SHERU) showing how policy has reduced poverty in Scotland @ScotHealthEq
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🆕The IS today published initial findings from an evaluation of the Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships (WAHPs) funded by @scotgovhealth. The launch event was attended by @GCU_SPIRU @deependgp @dundeecouncil with a video message from @neilcgray
https://t.co/ZR6zc5vL8a
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Good morning to our friends across the country. A very happy Monday to you all! 😁 We have a brand new Directory Update for you. Read about the Midlothian Wash and Dry Laundry Service, just CLICK the link below NOW: https://t.co/oFAVPypzEE
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👋 There's still time to register for tomorrow's online workshop with Alice Ievins which starts at 4pm. 👉 https://t.co/Ly6HHkMe26
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@ScotGovNCS @SP_HSCS @ScotRecoveryNet @NHSResearchScot @mentalhealth @MHFScot @samaritans @SuicidePrevScot @MareeToddMSP @SPHSU_ineq @theSPHSU @PovertyAlliance @GCU_SPIRU @theGCPH @CYPCS @children1st @CHSScotland @JCJudson @jenni_minto @heartresearchuk @neilcgray 5. Twelve projects supporting patients across Scotland with cancer are to share £1.5m of @scotgov funding this year. @neilcgray @macmillancancer @TeenageCancer @MareeToddMSP @Carolineslamb @UofGRegiusAnna
https://t.co/3i98VyviH1
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Twelve projects supporting patients in Scotland with
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We are proud to sponsor the Allied Health Professional Award at Scotland’s Health Awards 2024 to acknowledge and celebrate our NHS heroes. 👏 @GCUSHLS @ScotgovHealth @GCUPodiatry @GCUNutDietetics #ScotHealthAwards #AHPScot
https://t.co/dWtdv1BNbj
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As the top modern university and largest provider of healthcare professionals, Glasgow Caledonian is proud to sponsor the Allied Health Professional Award at Scotland’s Health Awards 2024 to acknow...
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PEEK Play Day is tomorrow and we can’t wait to see you, check out what’s in store via the map below! 🥳🌞 Event Details: - Date: Tomorrow - Time: 12 pm – 3 pm - Entrances: You can enter the event from Crownpoint Rd or the Gallowgate entrance, 183 Crownpoint Rd, G40 2AL.
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“These are roles for people interested in having conversations to inform & influence how policy can translate to changes in delivery.” @ScotlandExcel @SocialPrescrib2 @ALLIANCEScot @DrDMacaskill @SSSCnews @COSLA @scvotweet @theGCPH @GCU_SPIRU @theSPHSU
https://t.co/oTXcZDL4gT
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💡 Looking to boost your organisation’s understanding of poverty and how to resolve it? We're running all three of our anti-poverty training courses throughout August, September and October. 👉 Learn more and book your place: https://t.co/kKqn1CeYca
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The two-child limit is unjust and causes untold harm to the nation's children. @TheIFS estimates that scrapping it would cost the equivalent of just 3% of the total working-age benefit budget. It's a small price to pay for justice and compassion. https://t.co/wXILNv6v3j
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A Labour cabinet member has said that scrapping the two-child benefit cap will be 'considered' amid growing pressure on the new government
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If you want to read a wealth of evidence on CLD’s contribution to learning, health and civic participation with disadvantaged youth, adults and communities across Scotland, check out SG’s CLD literature review👇🏻 @ScotGovEdu #BecauseofCLD
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This literature review documents research on Community Learning and Development (CLD) delivered within Scotland and internationally. The review forms part of the evidence base collected as part of...
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Aberdeenshire's children and young peoples charter - in two languages: English and Doric!
Aberdeenshire's Children and Young People recently updated and are now relaunching their Charter/Chairter on the expectations they have from adults to protect their wellbeing and rights. Watch their video clip here 👇 https://t.co/WxU27nc2GQ 💚#GIRFEC #workingtogether 🤎
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📢 Weekend reading! 👇In his latest blog, our @PK_PovAlliance says there are real opportunities ahead of us to make change... but they'll only be realised if we work together across civil society. https://t.co/ohM8LODCCr
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The Wash and Dry Laundry Service was delivered by the @midgov during winters of 2022/23 and 2023/24 .🙏 Go check them out NOW on the link below and have a fantastic week ahead. ❤️👋 https://t.co/oFAVPypzEE
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The project operated either through a private laundry pick up and delivery service, or by distributing tokens through partner organisations, depending on the area. The laundry service helped households reduce household-related expenses and energy bills. 💸✌️
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What is it? 🤔 Reducing the cost of living for the residents of Midlothian, the Wash and Dry Laundry Service offered free laundry services as a response to the cost-of-living crisis. 🫂
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Good morning to our friends across the country. A very happy Monday to you all! 😁 We have a brand new Directory Update for you. Read about the Midlothian Wash and Dry Laundry Service, just CLICK the link below NOW: https://t.co/oFAVPypzEE
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