Scottish Women's Budget Group
@SWBG
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The Scottish Women's Budget Group was founded to promote gender equality in the Scottish Budgetary process.
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Joined May 2009
Our colleagues at @sccscot show why governments must step up on climate action 👇. 🌍 Care about the impacts of climate change? Join us at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, on Thurs 18 Sept to demand urgent, fair action. 📝 Sign up here:
Storms at this time of year are not unheard of, but the strength of Floris yesterday was unprecedented. Governments must do everything in their power to protect us from the danger, disruption and damage increasingly extreme weather is causing.
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(2/2). 🔹 Gender budget analysis is vital to ensure fair + inclusive decision-making. Read more 👉
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(1/2) 🧵. 📢 We’ve published our response to @SP_SJSS Committee’s Budget Scrutiny 2026-27 inquiry. Key messages:.🔹 Social security can be a preventative measure with long-term benefits.🔹 Thresholds risk creating cliff edges that harm those just above them
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RT @FlexibleCScot: Parents tell us time and time again about the opportunities that they gain through the provision of flexible childcare.….
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RT @OxfamScotland: 📢Big opportunity alert! 📢. Join Oxfam Scotland as our new Advocacy Advisor and help build a fairer Scotland. If you kn….
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Why is it vital to apply a gender lens when tackling Scotland’s long-term financial pressures?. We’ve shared our insights in response to @SP_FinancePAC’s pre-budget scrutiny for 2026-27. Read them here ➡️
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RT @OxfamScotland: 'No substantial Council Tax reform this decade' says.@scotgov. As a member of #TaxJusticeScotland we say, unacceptable.….
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RT @CarersScotland: Research through State of Caring helped win unpaid carers important rights such as carer’s leave, extra payments, a you….
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It’s a key moment to push MSPs to act on climate. Join the Mass Lobby at the Scottish Parliament on Thurs 18 Sept. 💜 Travel/care bursaries available.✅ Training provided.📝 Sign up: #ActNowChangeForever
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📢 Unpaid carer? Your voice matters. Our colleagues at Carers Scotland are running their annual State of Caring survey — and they want to hear from you. Share your experiences and help shape the support carers need and deserve. 💬🧡. 👉 Take the survey:
State of Caring is the largest survey gathering experiences of unpaid carers. It is vital in campaigning for change and helped win rights and commitments including carer’s leave, extra payments, and the right to a break. Complete this year’s survey here:
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📄 These issues compound. The full report shares real stories — and what needs to change. 🔗
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Key findings from our Gender Inequality & Poverty report:.🔸 Only 22% feel confident they’d get help if needed.🔸 58% expect to be told no when seeking support.🔸 2+ year delays for vital gynaecological care.🔸 Medical gaslighting & harmful stereotypes persist
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🧱 "Everything just seems to have barriers and people send you pillar to post.". In Aberdeen, women face daily obstacles to health & wellbeing — not because of individual choices, but because of how systems are built.
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RT @FifeGingerbread: Child Maintenance is a critical issue for families, and we are delighted to see SWBG include this in their report comm….
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🍏The poorest in our communities eat 42% less fruit & veg than recommended. We're urging @AberdeenCC to use the Good Food Nation plan to:. ✅Improve access. ✅Go cash-first. ✅Support community growing. ✅Include gender analysis. 📘 Read the report:
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🧵1/Our research in Aberdeen showed:.🏠 Only 37% of people living alone report getting 25% Council Tax reduction they’re entitled to. 💸 65% of respondents had debt — 17% owed Council Tax arrears. 👵 75% of pensioners feel worse off than last year, with many dipping into savings.
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Better homes. Better services. A thriving natural environment. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter.
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🚨 The MIG Expert Group has launched its final report 🚨. A #MinimumIncomeGuarantee is key to women's equality, recognising:. 💬 Unpaid care's impact on poverty.💬 Disability, income insecurity & extra costs.🔗
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