1. First Minister sets out his vision for Scotland in St Andrew’s Day speech

    FM's pledge to ‘create the conditions for every person in Scotland to thrive’.

  2. Take-up rates of Scottish benefits 2024

    This publication contains our latest estimates of take-up of Scottish benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland. An 'Easy Read' version of this publication is available in the Supporting Documents section.

  3. Scottish pubs code adjudicator: communications and engagement strategy

    The Office of the Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator regulates the relationship between tied pub landlords and tenants in Scotland. To achieve this, our communication and engagement strategy aligns with the Scottish Government’s communication plan and focuses on five core principles.

  4. Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - CRWIA

    Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme.

  5. Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - EQIA

    Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme

  6. Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - ICIA

    Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme.

  7. £57 million paid to families to help with food shop

    People urged to check and use Best Start Foods card  

  8. Fairer Futures Partnerships: equality impact assessment

    Results of our equality impact assessment on the Fairer Futures Partnerships.

  9. Driving the national mission to end child poverty

    Championing innovative local projects to support families.

  10. National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis - executive summary - easy read

    Easy read version of the executive summary of the independent analysis of responses to the consultation on the national Good Food Nation plan.

  11. National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis

    An independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the national Good Food Nation plan.

  12. Improving the Lives of Scotland's Gypsy/ Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026 - easy read

    Easy read version of the second joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).

  13. Improving the Lives of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026

    Second joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).

  14. Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment

    Joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment undertaken for Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029.

  15. Social Justice Secretary urges UK Government to reinstate Winter Fuel Payment

    Call for action to tackle root causes of fuel poverty.

  16. Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Amendment Regulations: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) considers the impacts of changes to Funeral Support Payment on children's rights and wellbeing.

  17. Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024: islands communities impact assessment

    This islands communities impact assessment (ICIA) considers changes to Funeral Support Payment in relation to the impacts on people living in the Islands under Section 8 of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018.

  18. Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024: Fairer Scotland duty assessment summary

    Assesses the impact of changes to Funeral Support Payment on socio-economic inequality. This duty came into force in Scotland in 2018 and is set out in Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. It considers issues such as low income, low wealth and area deprivation.

  19. Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024: business and regulatory impact assessment

    This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) considers the impact of changes to Funeral Support Payment on businesses, including the third sector.

  20. Funeral Expense Assistance (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024: equality impact assessment

    This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers the potential effects of changes to Funeral Support Payment and how these impact on people with one or more protected characteristic.

  21. Keeping The Promise to our children, young people and families: progress update 2024

    In March 2022 we published our Promise implementation plan. Two years on, this update provides a status report on progress so far.

  22. New uniform guidance published

    Reducing the cost of the school day.

  23. Easing pressure on temporary accommodation

    Additional £40m allocated to councils.

  24. Wrap-around support for families

    £1.57m for five new place-based partnerships to tackle child poverty.

  25. Delivering support for families

    Programme for Government 2024-25.

  26. Children and Young People Affected by a Family Member in Prison or Secure Care: Final Report of Short-Life Group

    Explores the impact on children and young people when a family member is in prison or secure care, and makes recommendations for improvement.

  27. Funding for Big Noise

    Musical learning and nurture supported for thousands.

  28. UK Government decision ends universal fuel payments

    Scottish Government left with “no choice” following funding cut.

  29. Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence

    Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence by WPI Economics on behalf of the independent Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group.

  30. Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence - Executive Summary

    Economic Impact of a Minimum Income Guarantee: Analysis of economic theory and policy evidence by WPI Economics on behalf of the independent Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group.

  31. Minimum Income Guarantee: Experts by Experience Panel report

    The full report from the Minimum Income Guarantee Experts by Experience Panel who have deliberated on the complexities of designing a Minimum Income Guarantee and provided rich insights which will continue to inform the Expert Group’s decision making.

  32. Community Learning and Development in Scotland and internationally: literature review

    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 the Independent Review of CLD, led by Kate Still.

  33. Community Learning and Development (CLD) - Statistics Brief

    This statistics brief presents data relevant to CLD in Scotland. While the Scottish Government does not collect or publish data on participation in, and the impact of, CLD, several sources provide information on the communities CLD is trying to reach.

  34. Independent Review of Community Learning and Development: consultation analysis

    This report summarises responses to the call for evidence on the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) in Scotland. Findings are set out under the four main themes for the Review.

  35. Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)

    This is the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD), which was led by Kate Still. The Independent Review began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.

  36. Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) – Learners Summary

    This is a Learners Summary of the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD). The review was led by Kate Still. It began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.

  37. Community Learning and Development in Scotland and internationally: literature review - plain language summary

    A plain language summary of the literature review which 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 the Independent Review of CLD, led by Kate Still.

  38. Final report of the Access Data Short-Life Working Group

    The Access Data Short-life Working Group (SLWG) was formed to consider possible data sources to complement SIMD. This report is the output of that group.

  39. Best Start Grant: service level agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers

    Agreement between Scottish Ministers and The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to deliver Best Start Grant to residents in Scotland.

  40. New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy 2024: engagement analysis report

    Analysis of engagement which informed the development of Scotland’s New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy 2024.

  41. New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project: funded projects analysis

    Research findings from qualitative analysis of monitoring returns provided by organisations funded through the New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project.

  42. New approaches to help eradicate child poverty

    Up to £500,000 to be shared by local projects.

  43. Football activity club funding doubles to £4 million

    Support to help families on low incomes with childcare.

  44. Progress in tackling child poverty

    Annual report published.

  45. Best Start, Bright Futures - tackling child poverty: progress report 2023 to 2024

    The second annual progress report for 'Best Start, Bright Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-2026'. Outlining action for the period 2023 to 2024.

  46. Tackling child poverty - progress report 2023-2024: annex B - focus report on other marginalised groups at risk of poverty

    A focus report looking at other marginalised groups at risk of poverty. It provides an evidence review on barriers across the three drivers of poverty and available evidence on what works.

  47. Tackling child poverty - progress report 2023-2024: annex A - measurement framework

    Child poverty measurement framework with the latest data on the drivers of child poverty. The indicators in the child poverty measurement framework are intended to monitor these drivers of poverty.

  48. June Programme for Government

    Immediate focus on Scotland’s priorities.

  49. Eradicating child poverty

    Funding to expand access to childcare services.

  50. Priorities for Scotland

    Eradicating child poverty is First Minister’s central mission.

  51. Helping clear school meal debt

    Supporting families through cost of living crisis.

  52. New disability benefit for pensioners

    Five council areas named as first to get Pension Age Disability Payment

  53. Social Security investment helping grow the economy

    Potential £300 million boost to Scottish GDP.

  54. Housing Bill published

    Preventing homelessness and strengthening tenants’ rights.

  55. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response

    This report sets out the Scottish Government’s (SG) initial response to the UN Committee’s Concluding Observations. It outlines the progress made in relation to children’s rights in Scotland since the publication of the Position Statement of November 2022

  56. The Draft Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2024 - draft

    Draft regulations setting out the rules and eligibility criteria for Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance which were sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security on 11 March 2024.

  57. Child and parental wellbeing: measuring outcomes and understanding their relation with poverty

    Enhancing wellbeing is a crucial element of supporting the lives of children, young people and families living in poverty. This report represents a first step in assessing wellbeing outcomes and understanding their relation with poverty for low income families.

  58. Child protection learning and development 2024: national framework

    Framework to support multi-agency learning and development relevant to child protection in Scotland. This highlights key learning for all workforces according to the level of responsibility they have for child protection.

  59. Child poverty cumulative impact assessment: update

    This report estimates the impact of Scottish Government policies on child poverty, updating the modelling that was originally undertaken for the second Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.

  60. Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund: Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

    Results of the Children's Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment on the development of the Scottish Government's Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund

  61. Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund: Island Communities Impact Assessment

    Results of the island communities impact assessment on the development of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund

  62. Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund: Equality Impact Assessment

    Results of the equality impact assessment on the development of the Scottish Government's Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund

  63. Scottish Child Payment: Service Level Agreement between Scottish Ministers and The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

    Service Level Agreement between Scottish Ministers and The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in Respect of Scottish Child Payment

  64. Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach

    Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.

  65. Higher education - renewing the alliance for fair access: annual report 2024

    The sixth annual report of the Commissioner for Fair Access concludes that much has already been achieved in delivering fair access to higher education in Scotland, but Professor John H. McKendrick considers how the framework for promoting fair access can be strengthened.

  66. Up-rating devolved Social Security assistance: multi criteria decision analysis - January 2024

    A report setting out a multi-criteria decision analysis of the options available to the Scottish Government to uprate devolved social security assistance in 2024 to 2025.

  67. Am Plana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh: Sgrìobhainn Chochomhairleachaidh

    This consultation covers the content of the national Good Food Nation Plan. It seeks views on the Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions. This is a Gaelic translation of the consultation.

  68. Geàrr-iomradh air a' Phlana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh

    The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government. This is a Gaelic summary of the Plan.

  69. National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read

    Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.

  70. National Good Food Nation Plan

    The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.

  71. National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation

    We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.

  72. Fair Work action plan: evidence plan

    The Fair Work evidence plan sets out the approach to data and evidence which will support the Fair Work Action Plan to promote fair and inclusive workplaces across Scotland.

  73. Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation

    We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.

  74. Historic forced adoption - scoping study: research findings

    A summary of findings from research to scope the support needs of people affected by historic forced adoption in Scotland.

  75. Historic forced adoption - scoping study: service delivery paper

    Research report identifying critical factors to consider when designing services for people affected by historic forced adoption in Scotland.

  76. Historic forced adoption - scoping study: final report

    Research to scope the support needs of people affected by historic forced adoption in Scotland.

  77. Findings from a Peer Support and Learning Group pilot to support Trauma Informed Practice in Adult Social Care

    This project explores whether a facilitated Peer Support and Learning (PSL) Group model is an effective method of supporting the implementation of trauma-informed and responsive practice in the adult social care sector, with a focus on residential care home settings.

  78. National Trauma Transformation Programme: Trauma-Informed Substance Use Pathfinders – Learning Report

    Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme (NTTP), this report presents the findings from two trauma-informed substance use service pathfinders projects.

  79. National Trauma Transformation Programme: Trauma-Informed Maternity Services Pathfinders - Learning Report

    Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme (NTTP), this report presents the findings from two trauma-informed maternity services pathfinder projects.

  80. Mapping Of Professional Qualification Routes and Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities relating to Psychological Trauma, in the Children and Families Workforce

    Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme, this research aimed to map the learner journeys of five sectors of the Children and Families workforce including School Nursing, Health Visiting, Children and Families Social Work, Residential Childcare and Secure Care.

  81. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment

    This island communities impact assessment (ICIA) records the rationale for the decision taken not to carry out an island communities impact assessment for the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill.

  82. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: data protection impact assessment

    This data protection impact assessment (DPIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on the use of personal data.

  83. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment

    This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on the public, private and third sector.

  84. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment

    This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on people with protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010

  85. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: FSDIA

    This document considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage.

  86. Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) considers the potential impacts of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill on children's rights and wellbeing.

  87. Cash-First: Towards Ending the Need for Food Banks in Scotland Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment

    The Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment considers the impact of the Scottish Government’s Cash-First Plan and associated actions to improve the response to financial crisis and reduce the need for emergency food parcels.

  88. Cash-First: Towards ending the need for food banks in Scotland Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA)

    The Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment considers the impact of the Scottish Government’s Cash-First Plan and associated actions to improve the response to financial crisis and reduce the need for emergency food parcels.

  89. Cash-First: Towards ending the need for food banks in Scotland Equality Impact Assessment

    The Equality Impact Assessment considers the impact of the Scottish Government’s Cash-First Plan and associated actions to improve the response to financial crisis and reduce the need for emergency food parcels

  90. Cash-First: Towards ending the need for food banks in Scotland Islands Communities Impact Assessment

    The Island Communities Impact Assessment considers the impact of the Scottish Government’s Cash-First Plan and associated actions to improve the response to financial crisis and reduce the need for emergency food parcels

  91. Growing the economy and tackling poverty

    2023-24 Programme for Government published.  

  92. Seizing Scotland’s economic potential to help reduce poverty

    Programme for Government will publish this week.

  93. Tackling poverty and growing the economy

    First Minister to publish first Programme for Government.

  94. National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023

    This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

  95. Adult Disability Payment - mobility component: consultation analysis

    An independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the eligibility criteria for the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

  96. Adult Disability Payment - mobility component: consultation analysis - easy read

    Easy read version of the independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the eligibility criteria for the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

  97. Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Draft Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment

    A draft Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment considering the potential impacts of the draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024 on socio-economic inequality.

  98. Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Draft Island Communities Impact Assessment

    A draft Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) considering the draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024 in relation to their impacts on people living in the Islands under Section 8 of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018.

  99. Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Draft Policy Note

    The draft policy note which accompanies the draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024.

  100. Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Draft Equality Impact Assessment

    A draft Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) considering the potential effects of the draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024 on individuals with protected characteristics.

  101. Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024

    Draft regulations setting out the rules and eligibility criteria for Pension Age Disability Payment.

  102. Supporting people in hardship

    Access to cash in a crisis.

  103. National Islands Plan review: consultation

    We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.

  104. Cashback for Communities phase 6: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment for phase 6 of the CashBack for Communities programme.

  105. Cashback for Communities phase 6: island communities impact assessment

    Island communities impact assessment for the CashBack for Communities programme.

  106. National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023

    Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.

  107. Best Start Grant: service level agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers

    Best Start Grant service level agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers.

  108. Strengthening the safety net

     Action plan to ensure Scottish Welfare Fund reaches those in most need.

  109. Protecting people seeking refuge in Scotland

    Summit discusses collective effort to mitigate UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill.

  110. Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper

    This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the built environment and construction sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.

  111. Just transition in land use and agriculture: a discussion paper

    This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the land use and agriculture sectors. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition.

  112. Balancing Scotland’s budget

    Funding to tackle poverty and support fair pay deals.

  113. Progress in tackling child poverty

    Report published on Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.

  114. Tackling child poverty delivery plan: progress report 2022 to 2023

    The first annual progress report for 'Best Start, Bright Futures: Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-2026'. Outlining action for the period 2022 to 2023.

  115. Tackling child poverty delivery plan - progress report 2022-23: annex a - measurement framework

    Child poverty measurement framework with the latest data on the drivers of child poverty. The indicators in the child poverty measurement framework are intended to monitor these drivers of poverty.

  116. Tackling child poverty delivery plan - progress report 2022-23: annex c - priority family types - approach to reporting evidence

    This annex sets out the position of priority families in regards to available evidence, ad data on the caused of poverty and effective measures to tackle it.

  117. Tackling food insecurity

    New plan will strengthen access to cash in a crisis.

  118. Cash-First - towards ending the need for food banks in Scotland: plan

    This Plan "Cash-First: Towards Ending the Need for Food Banks in Scotland" sets out our human rights approach to tackling food insecurity and outlines nine collaborative actions we will take over the next three years to improve the response to financial hardship and start to reduce the need for emergency food parcels.

  119. Tackling child poverty pathfinders: evaluability assessment

    An evaluability assessment of the Child Poverty Pathfinders in Glasgow and Dundee to inform the development of an evaluation plan for the Pathfinder approach. Includes an evaluability assessment report and accompanying theories of change and initial monitoring framework to support evaluation.

  120. Child poverty pathfinders - early implementation process: evaluation

    This report explores the early set-up and implementation of the Child Poverty Pathfinders. The research uses in-depth qualitative findings to understand what has been working well and what has been working less well during the development stage.

  121. More help for more families

    Income thresholds to be removed for Best Start Foods. 

  122. Prioritising those most in need

    Tax, targeted support and tough budget choices to be considered.

  123. Tackling poverty and inequality

    “Nothing off the table” as anti-poverty summit meets.

  124. Boosting Fuel Insecurity Fund

    Support for those who need it most.

  125. Collective effort to tackle poverty

    First Minister convenes anti-poverty summit.

  126. Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023: easy read

    Provides an easy read update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.

  127. Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023

    Provides an update on the progress we are making to mainstreaming equality, inclusion, and human rights as an employer and decision-maker. It also provides an update on the equality outcomes for the 2021 to 2025 reporting period.

  128. Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: Fairer Scotland duty assessment

    Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.

  129. Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: island communities impact assessment

    Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.

  130. Social Security - Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation: Scottish Government response - easy read

    Easy read version of the Scottish Government response to the Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation carried out between 28 February 2022 and 25 May 2022.

  131. Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start

    This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.

  132. Social security system - enhanced administration and compensation recovery: consultation analysis

    An independent analysis of responses to the consultation ‘Scotland’s social security system: enhanced administration and compensation recovery’ which ran from 4 August 2022 to 27 October 2022.

  133. Social security: consultation results - easy read

    This report is about the results of the social security consultation which ran from 4 August 2022 to 27 October 2022. The consultation asked for your views on ideas to make social security in Scotland even better.

  134. Scotland’s Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-2025

    This strategy sets out our approach to improving and strengthening Scotland’s equality evidence base over a three year period to the end of 2025.

  135. Equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment stage 1 screening

    Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) stage 1 screening for Scotland's equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025.

  136. Equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025: easy read

    A plan to get better facts, figures and information about equality.

  137. Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group: interim report - easy read

    Easy read version of an interim report outlines the group’s work so far and provides a summary of possible steps towards a Minimum Income Guarantee.

  138. Social security - Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation: Scottish Government response

    Our response to the consultation analysis report about the Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation undertaken between 28 February 2022 and 25 May 2022.

  139. Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group: interim report

    This interim report provides an outline of the group’s work to date towards defining a Minimum Income Guarantee, the context in which the policy is being developed, provide a high-level overview of direction and early thinking towards potential actions.

  140. Poverty levels broadly stable

    Latest National and Official Statistics published.

  141. Disability and Carer Benefits Expert Advisory Group - beyond a safe and secure transfer: advice

    This proactive advice outlines a number of recommendations the Disability and Carer Benefits Expert Advisory Group made on the additional positive impact which disability and carer’s assistance could make, following the safe and secure transfer of all clients on to new forms of Scottish assistance.

  142. The Carer's Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Draft Regulations 2023: policy note

    This instrument sets out the rules and eligibility criteria for The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Draft Regulations 2023 and includes provision for transfer of benefits for individuals who live in Scotland and receive CA to Social Security Scotland and Carer Support Payment.

  143. The Carer's Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Draft Regulations 2023

    Where Scottish Ministers propose to make regulations under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, they must make proposals publicly available. This page contains draft Carer Support Payment (Scotland) 2023 regulations which were sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security on 3 March 2023.

  144. Draft Disability Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023: draft fairer Scotland duty impact assessment

    Fairer Scotland duty impact assessment to consider potential impacts of the Disability Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 on socio-economic inequality.

  145. Draft Disability Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023: draft child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) to consider the impacts of the Disability Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023.

  146. £20m to help 400,000 people with heating costs

    New annual Winter Heating Payment begins

  147. Scottish Budget Bill passed

    Further support for councils, culture sector and island ferries.

  148. Helping families with their living costs

    Extra funding to help offset UK Government benefit cap.

  149. A social contract with Scotland

    Final stage of 2023-24 Budget Bill.

  150. Help available to boost family incomes

    Parents urged to seek help with employment.

  151. Tackling social isolation and loneliness

    Funding will help tackle social impact of rising cost of living.

  152. Violence against women and girls funding review: analysis of responses

    Analysis of the responses to the Strategic Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services call for evidence.

  153. Child poverty - monitoring and evaluation: policy evaluation framework

    Evaluation framework to create a shared understanding of how we measure the impact of individual policies on child poverty. Namely around setting common definitions, providing guidance in identifying child poverty outcomes, setting the rationale for data collection and presenting options

  154. Adult Disability Payment: Consultation on the Mobility Component

    The Scottish Government's consultation on the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) gives people the opportunity to give their views on the eligibility criteria. The findings will inform the independent review of Adult Disability Payment commencing later this year.

  155. An investment in Scotland’s neighbourhoods

    £27 million to support community projects.

  156. Winter funding for food groups

    Cash-first approach will help those facing hardship.

  157. Investing in social security

    Budget focus on child poverty.

  158. Fair Work action plan: becoming a leading Fair Work nation by 2025

    A refreshed action plan setting out actions to promote fair and inclusive workplaces across Scotland. This incorporates actions on tackling the gender pay gap, the disability employment gap, and our anti-racist employment strategy, driving fair work practices for all.

  159. Wellbeing economy monitor: December 2022 update

    The monitor brings together a range of indicators to provide a baseline for assessing progress towards the development of a wellbeing economy in Scotland.

  160. Best Start, Bright Futures - tackling child poverty delivery plan 2022-2026: easy read

    An easy read version of the second tackling child poverty delivery plan due under the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017. Outlining action for the period 2022 to 2026.

  161. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: position statement

    This position statement sets out the action we've taken in devolved areas to implement the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

  162. Scotland, the best place to grow up – making it real through rights: easy read

    Child-friendly version of the report setting out progress made in children's rights in Scotland since 2016.

  163. Embedding children's rights: position statement

    The report sets out the progress made in relation to children's rights in Scotland since 2016.

  164. Scottish Carer's Assistance: consultation analysis - easy read

    This is an easy read version of the independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on Scottish Carer’s Assistance.

  165. Scottish Carer's Assistance: consultation analysis

    Independent analysis of responses to the Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation, a new Scottish benefit which will replace Carer’s Allowance, and be delivered by Social Security Scotland. The consultation was undertaken between 28 February 2022 and 23 May 2022.

  166. Social Security Experience Panels: Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme

    This report covers responses by Experience Panels members to a survey to inform the future development of Social Security Scotland’s Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) scheme.

  167. Social Security Experience Panels - Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme: visual summary

    This visual summary covers responses by Experience Panels members to a survey to inform the future development of Social Security Scotland’s Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) scheme.

  168. Health and social care strategy for older people: consultation analysis

    An analysis report of the responses received to the consultation on a health and social care strategy for older people held in 2022.

  169. Child's Interview Right's Practitioner regulations: data protection impact assessment

    Data protection impact assessment (DPIA) relating to the Child's Interview Right's Practitioner (ChIRPs) and the age of criminal responsibility.

  170. Child's Interview Right's Practitioner regulations: island communities impact assessment

    Island Communities impact assessment (ICIA) relating to the Child's Interview Right's Practitioner (ChIRPs) and the age of criminal responsibility.

  171. Ending the need for food banks - draft plan: consultation analysis

    Independent analysis of responses to the public consultation on the national plan to end the need for food banks.

  172. New custodial unit for women

    Glasgow centre is aimed at transforming support for women in custody.

  173. Extra winter cash for low income families

    First Minister announces doubling of December Bridging Payment to £260.

  174. Families urged to talk about social security payments

    Support highlighted during Challenge Poverty Week.

  175. UK mini-budget a “huge gamble on health of economy”

    Urgent meeting sought with Chancellor.

  176. Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention strategy 2022 to 2032

    Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy covering the period from 2022 to 2032.

  177. Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention action plan 2022 to 2025

    Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan covering the period from 2022 to 2025.

  178. Access to period products: monitoring and evaluation strategy 2021/22 to 2024/25

    Evaluation and monitoring strategy on free access to period products. The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021 came into force on 15 August 2022. This document presents the approach to evaluating and monitoring implementation of the Act.

  179. Accessing help for cost of living

    New website provides ‘one stop shop’ for advice and information.

  180. Cost Crisis Programme for Government

    Scottish Child Payment increased from 14 November.

  181. Taking action on cost emergency

    Scottish Government Resilience Room convened.

  182. University places for most deprived at record high

    Tackling the attainment gap.

  183. Summer support for children

    Free activities, childcare and food to help with cost of living.

  184. Delivering on child poverty commitments

    Report details investment and actions in key areas.

  185. New benefit to help with winter fuel bills

    Low Income Winter Heating Assistance will support 400,000 households.

  186. Reassurance needed on long term cost of living pressures

    Finance Secretary responds to Chancellor’s statement.

  187. Extra support for 30,000 families

    Best Start Foods eligibility to widen 

  188. Welfare reform - impact on households with children: report

    A report that presents analysis of the impacts of UK Government reform on households with children in Scotland.

  189. Welfare reforms and child poverty

    Impact of UK Government policies on families in Scotland.

  190. Persistent poverty stable

    Latest Official Statistics published

  191. Supporting headteachers

    £520 million to help close attainment gap.

  192. Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26

    Best Start, Bright Futures.

  193. Tackling child poverty delivery plan 2022-2026 - annex 3: child poverty measurement framework – updated

    This annex to Best Start, Bright Futures: the second tackling child poverty delivery plan 2022 to 2026 provides an update on the measurement framework to monitor whether and how the drivers of poverty change over time.

  194. Bold action needed to tackle cost of living

    Finance Secretary calls for immediate support.

  195. Investment in tackling child poverty

    Supporting low income households.

  196. Pre-pandemic wealth inequality remained high

    Official Statistics published

  197. New vision for justice

    Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.

  198. Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey

    Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.

  199. New winter heating benefit

    Annual investment of £20 million to help low income households.

  200. Advice on household finances

    Online support for people facing financial difficulties.

  201. Doubling the Scottish Child Payment

    First Minister announces £20 payment from April.

  202. Closing the attainment gap

    £200 million to help children and young people impacted by poverty.

  203. Financial help for families in need

    £41 million Winter Support Fund for low income households.

  204. Maximising incomes and increasing access to benefits

    Benefit take-up strategy published.

  205. National plan to end need for food banks

    Consultation on new approach to prevent food insecurity.

  206. Making our homes cleaner and greener

    Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.

  207. Fairer Scotland Duty: guidance for public bodies

    Statutory guidance for public sector bodies subject to the Fairer Scotland Duty to help them actively consider how they can reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage, when making strategic decisions.

  208. First Ministers unite to demand Prime Minister reverses Universal Credit cut

    Calls to keep ‘lifeline’ £20-a-week uplift.

  209. Boost for family budgets before Christmas

    Around 148,000 children set to benefit.

  210. £1m to tackle social isolation and loneliness

    First round of £10 million funding for groups affected by pandemic.

  211. Tackling child poverty: third year progress report 2020-2021

    The third annual progress report for 'Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022'.

  212. Tackling child poverty: third year progress report – Annex A measurement framework

    This document contains the measurement framework with the latest data on the drivers of child poverty. The 23 indicators in the Child Poverty Measurement Framework are intended to monitor these drivers of poverty. They form part of a wider monitoring and evaluation strategy.

  213. Double payment for unpaid carers

    Extra cash for Carer’s Allowance recipients.

  214. Child poverty gradually rising

    Latest National and Official Statistics published.

  215. Helping communities recover from the pandemic

    Commitment to tackle inequality.

  216. Child Poverty Action Group - advice, information and training services: evaluation

    Evaluation of Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland’s second tier advice, information and training services.

  217. Connecting Scotland

    Investment in digital inclusion exceeds £48 million.

  218. Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships

    Over £3 million for money advice services in GP surgeries.

  219. Homelessness and Universal Credit

    Report outlines link to people losing their homes.

  220. Tackling Child Poverty

    Further £7 million to combat inequality.

  221. Funding to tackle poverty and inequality

    More than £37 million to support low income households.

  222. Tackling food insecurity and poverty

    Response to United Nations call for urgent action.

  223. More people supported to self isolate

    Criteria extended for Self-Isolation Support Grant.

  224. Extra support for families on low incomes

     £3.3 million to help children’s charities this winter

  225. Self-Isolation Support Grant now open

    People to receive phone calls offering support.

  226. Help to get online

    Connecting Scotland programme funding to expand to £43 million.

  227. Free debt advice expanded

    £2.4 million of new funding to help households with money problems.

  228. Tackling child poverty: second year progress report - annex C

    Annex C: child poverty among lone parent families.

  229. Tackling child poverty: second year progress report (2019-2020)

    The second annual progress report for 'Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022'.

  230. Connecting Scotland

    £15 million to help 23,000 more households get online.

  231. Free school meals extended

    Additional £27.6 million to help feed pupils and other key groups.

  232. Action needed to help renters

    UK government urged to strengthen social security system.

  233. £50 million to improve attainment

    Schools and local authorities receive funding boost.

  234. Advisory Board on Social Renewal

    Focus on equality, human rights and social justice.

  235. £1.6m to help tackle food insecurity

    Further support for food distribution network FareShare.

  236. Thanks for pandemic volunteers

    Celebration of community helpers.

  237. Support for women involved in prostitution

    Additional funding for vital specialist services during COVID-19 outbreak.

  238. Helping communities affected by COVID-19

    £350 million fund to support welfare and wellbeing.

  239. Empowering and supporting rural communities

    Funding for social enterprises to tackle local issues.

  240. Budget delay risks action on child poverty

    Range of measures to help those who need it most is dependent on budget passing.

  241. Period products reach half a million people

    Scotland leading the way on access and removing stigma.

  242. Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  243. Wealth is rising, but inequality remains high

    Experimental Official Statistics published.

  244. Let’s call periods, periods

    Campaign launched to tackle the stigma around periods.

  245. Mitigating UK Government welfare cuts

    Money could be better spent on more anti-poverty measures in Scotland.

  246. Fairer Scotland action plan: progress report 2019

    Progress made on the Fairer Scotland action plan published in 2016.

  247. New £11.5 million fund to tackle poverty and inequality

    Empowering local communities.

  248. Supporting communities to deliver change

    Social programmes to share £1.8 million funding.

  249. Improving the lives of Gypsy/Travellers: 2019-2021

    Joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).

  250. First step to new Scottish Child Payment

    Plans for the creation of new benefit outlined.

  251. Free period products for sports clubs

    Funding for 500 clubs to supply products.

  252. Measures needed to address ‘no deal’ Brexit poverty risks

    Communities Secretary calls for urgent UK Government action.

  253. Brexit funds for people struggling to afford food

    Extra £1 million for community projects which help low-income households to eat.

  254. Sanitary products anniversary

    Millions of free period products delivered.

  255. Supporting low-income families

    New funding for childcare and employability to cut child poverty.

  256. Increased investment for sanitary products

    New funding to tackle period inequality.

  257. £1 million for social enterprises

    Rural communities to benefit from digital hub.

  258. Tackling inequality: guidance on making budget decisions

    Informal guidance for policy makers on equality and human rights budgeting. The booklet challenges policy makers to systematically think through 6 key questions to identify ways in which budget decisions could be improved to advance human rights and address inequalities. Budget decisions include both those made about the money we spend and decisions about how revenue is raised.

  259. Money Talk Team benefits thousands of families

    Free financial advice service helps low income households save more than £6 million.

  260. Increased school holiday support

    Access to healthy food and activities for more children.

  261. Devolved social security benefits: stakeholder engagement toolkit

    This toolkit contains an overview of the delivery of devolved benefits, delivery timetable, factsheets and information on spreading the word about devolved benefits.

  262. School holiday meals for children

    Funding for food and activities during the summer break.

  263. New £10 benefit targets child poverty

    Children under six set to gain from 2021.

  264. Tackling child poverty in Scotland

    More support for families on low incomes.

  265. Free sanitary products for students

    Additional £5.5 million funding.  

  266. New Bill to lift households out of fuel poverty

    Fuel Poverty Bill passes Stage 3.

  267. New School Payment launches

    Full Best Start Grant package now available.

  268. Tackling poverty and inequality

    Call for radical action from UK Government after damning independent report.

  269. Support for women in Rwanda

    New funding for reusable sanitary products project.

  270. Reducing fuel poverty

    Funding to make homes more energy efficient.

  271. Holiday meals for children

    Funding for food during school holidays.

  272. Education Maintenance Allowances 2017-18

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  273. Poverty and income inequality increasing

    National and Official Statistics published

  274. Funding to tackle child poverty

    Households around the country to benefit from support.

  275. A fairer Scotland for women: gender pay gap action plan

    Our action plan setting out a list of actions that will be taken to address the many drivers of the gender pay gap.

  276. Poverty and Inequality Commission chair

    Appointment to support work to reduce poverty.

  277. Emergency funding to tackle food insecurity

    £500k for food distribution services around the country

  278. Best Start Grant to help youngsters

    New benefit to be introduced from June.

  279. Best Start Grant: Fairer Scotland Duty assessment

    Summary of the Fairer Scotland Duty assessment that was undertaken with regards to the Early Years Assistance (Best Start Grants) (Scotland) Regulations 2019.

  280. Expanding access to free sanitary products

    £4 million extra funding

  281. Protected trust deeds: consultation on proposals for legislation changes

    We are seeking views on the proposals to help address some concerns identified with the operation of Protected Trust Deeds.

  282. Fair Food Transformation Fund: independent review

    Fair Food Transformation Fund (FFTF) was set up to support initiatives aimed at reducing food poverty and reliance on emergency food aid.

  283. Tackling food insecurity

    Further funding to support children during school holidays.

  284. Reducing poverty and inequality

    Progress being made to make Scotland fairer.

  285. Helping disabled people into employment

    Social Security Scotland will learn from Scotland-India partnership

  286. Scottish Welfare Fund Statistics

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  287. Access to free sanitary products: SEA pre-screening notification

    Pre-screening notification of the environmental effects of our Programme for Government 2017-2018 commitment to provide access to free sanitary products.

  288. Access to free sanitary products for those at school, college or university: CRWIA

    Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) of our 2017-2018 commitment to provide access to free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities.

  289. Access to free sanitary products: EQIA

    Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) of our 2017-2018 commitment to provide access to free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities.

  290. Students to get free access to sanitary products

    New £5 million scheme to fight period poverty.

  291. More transparency on funeral charges

    Guidance on funeral costs.

  292. Supporting social enterprise

    Funding to grow world-leading sector.

  293. Child burial and cremation fees to end

    Agreement will remove financial burden from families

  294. New national school clothing grant

    Thousands to benefit from minimum £100 grant.

  295. Support for low income families

    Scottish Welfare Fund helps hundreds of thousands of families.

  296. Scottish Welfare Fund Statistics

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  297. Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan

    Every child, every chance.

  298. Tackling child poverty

    Long-term risk due to UK Government welfare cuts.  

  299. Poverty in Scotland

    National and Official Statistics published

  300. Tackling child poverty

    Insight from former Chair of Social Mobility Commission. 

  301. Action on sexual harassment

    Women need confidence in reporting procedures.

  302. Universal Credit contributing to child poverty

    ‘Broken’ benefits system failing Scotland’s families.

  303. Reducing loneliness and isolation

    Draft strategy open for consultation.

  304. Scottish Welfare Fund

    Figures highlight impact of UK Government cuts.

  305. Children in families with limited resources across Scotland 2014-2016

    Estimates of the proportion of children in combined low income and material deprivation by council area and household characteristics.

  306. Tackling violence against women and girls

    Action to make women and girls equally safe.

  307. A Fairer Scotland

    First progress report of Fairer Scotland Action Plan.

  308. Tackling fuel poverty

    Consultation launches.

  309. Supporting local communities

    Funding to tackle poverty.

  310. Designing communities

    People to have say in the design of their area.

  311. Poverty and Inequality Commissioners announced

    Issued on behalf of the Poverty and Inequality Commission.

  312. UK welfare policy: impact on families with children

    Report focusing on the financial impacts of UK welfare policy on families with children.

  313. Poverty and Inequality Commission: members' biographies

    Information on the backgrounds of the members of the Poverty and Inequality Commission.

  314. New visitor centre at Glenochil Prison

    Formal opening for visitor centre.

  315. Record number of students from deprived areas get in to University

    Acceptances up 13%.

  316. Funeral Costs Plan

    Action plan to tackle funeral poverty and make more affordable funeral options available.

  317. Raising attainment takes centre stage

    DFM praises project to close the poverty-related gap.

  318. Lifeline support for low income households

    254,000 individual households supported through Scottish Welfare Fund. 

  319. Scottish Welfare Fund

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  320. Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission

    Case of Wendy Patricia Graham referred to the High Court of Justiciary.

  321. Socio-economic duty

    Public sector to do more to reduce inequalities.

  322. Socio-economic duty: easy-read consultation

    An easy-read version of our consultation on how public bodies are working to tackle poverty and inequality.

  323. Socio-economic duty: consultation

    We are seeking your views on how public bodies are working to tackle poverty and inequality.

  324. Scotland's equality evidence strategy 2017-2021

    Describes the Scottish Government’s approach to strengthening Scotland’s equality evidence base.

  325. Providing free sanitary products

    Aberdeen pilot for low-income women and girls.

  326. "Stark reality" of UK Government welfare cuts

    New report examines evidence of impact in Scotland.

  327. Social Security Bill

    Landmark legislation published.

  328. Significant Case Review

    Review into death of Liam Fee

  329. Child poverty in Scotland: what we know and what the public's views are

    Booklet setting out what we know about child poverty compared to what the public think.

  330. Employment skills to boost rehabilitation

    Work training helping young people get lives on right track.

  331. Widening access to justice

    Civil Litigation Bill introduced.

  332. Tackling the disability employment gap

    New measures to support job opportunities for disabled people

  333. Experience Panel volunteers

    More than 2,000 people recruited.

  334. New social security agency puts people first

    Profit-making private firms won’t carry out benefit assessments.

  335. Scottish Welfare Fund

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  336. A broken asylum system

    Equalities Secretary speaks out on ‘outrage’ of UK’s approach to asylum.

  337. Education evidence

    Research strategy to improve attainment.

  338. Women hardest hit by UK welfare cuts

    Equality has taken ‘massive step backwards’ says Minister.

  339. £3m for social entrepreneurs

    Action plan to boost Scotland’s burgeoning social enterprise sector.

  340. Families with children hardest hit by UK welfare changes

    Scottish Government will not apply two child cap to Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

  341. Families with children hardest hit by UK welfare changes

    Scottish Government will not apply two child cap to Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

  342. Helping the world's poor

    Small grants help fight global poverty.

  343. UK housing benefit changes 'shameful'

    Support for young people at risk of being pushed into homelessness.

  344. Call to halt full service roll-out of Universal Credit

    Payments system causing hardship in Scotland.

  345. East Africa famine

    £200k towards supporting families in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.

  346. Experience Panels invitations

    18,000 people to be invited to give views on social security system.

  347. Poverty in Scotland 2015/16

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  348. Persistent poverty in Scotland 2010-2015

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  349. Winning Baby Box design

    Forest fairy tale scene finds favour. 

  350. Supporting the world's poor

    Call for projects in Zambia and Rwanda.

  351. £25 million for local regeneration

    Grants to support 29 community projects across country.

  352. Action on fuel poverty

    New support to help those struggling with high energy bills.

  353. Call to encourage uptake of benefits

    New campaign to raise awareness of support available.

  354. Bedroom tax mitigation

    £58 million to combat UK Government’s welfare cuts.

  355. Social Security Experience Panels

    Scotland’s approach to be shaped by people using current system.

  356. Third sector vital to EU stability

    Uncertainty for sector in light of Brexit.

  357. Analysis of written responses to the consultation on social security in Scotland: research findings

    Summary of the analysis of written responses to the consultation on Social Security in Scotland.

  358. Analysis of written responses to the consultation on social security in Scotland

    Analysis of responses to a public consultation to inform the content of the new Scottish Social Security Bill.

  359. Funding for grass roots initiatives

    £1.9m available for community groups to tackle poverty.

  360. Jobcentre Plus closures

    Future of Scottish sites to be discussed.

  361. Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment

    Results of the Scottish Government's equality impact assessment on the policy development of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill.

  362. Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    Scottish Government's assessment of the impacts on children's rights and wellbeing of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill.

  363. Inhumane action by the UK Government

    Unaccompanied child refugees welcome in Scotland.

  364. Child Poverty Bill published

    Ambition to end cycle of poverty.

  365. Child poverty

    Rising inequality emphasises need for action.

  366. Closing the attainment gap

    £120 million Pupil Equity Funding.

  367. Pupil Equity Funding

    Individual school allocations worth thousands.

  368. Supporting households in times of crisis

    £116 million allocated to help low income households.

  369. Extra £3m to support student nurses with dependants

    Bursary protected for Scotland’s student nurses.

  370. Early years workforce expansion

    £1.5 million for more nursery teachers and graduates in deprived areas.

  371. Combating food poverty

    £350,000 to make fresh and healthy food available

  372. Scottish Flexibilities for Universal Credit

    New powers to be used to meet needs of people of Scotland

  373. Living Wage

    700th Living Wage employer accredited.

  374. New attainment tools for teachers

    Evidence-based interventions to drive improvement.

  375. Welfare changes 'damaging' to low income families

    Minister urges UK Government rethink.

  376. Action on child poverty

    Annual report and consultation responses published.

  377. Loneliness at Christmas

    People encouraged to remember the elderly.

  378. Energy companies urged to 'make a difference'

    Focus on tackling poverty premium.

  379. Statistical news release

    97,000 households move out of fuel poverty

  380. Making the right to food a reality

    Response to recommendations by independent working group on food poverty.

  381. Calls to halt harmful cuts

    Finance Secretary urges UK Government to protect low-income families from continued welfare cuts.

  382. Action on funeral poverty

    Better advice and support for planning funerals.

  383. Living Wage set at £8.45

    First Minister announces new rate that will benefit thousands of staff in Scotland.

  384. More support for low income households

    £9.2 million given out during times of crisis.

  385. £2 million funding allocated

    Cashback for Communities to benefit 40 groups.

  386. PIP failing disabled people

    Response to Personal Independence Payment review highlights 65% of appeals are successful.

  387. Action on funeral poverty

    Tackling rising cost of funerals important to help bereaved loved ones.

  388. Child Poverty Bill: consultation

    This consultation sets our proposals for a Child Poverty Bill.

  389. Consultation on ending child poverty

    Low income families ‘a priority.’

  390. Scottish Welfare Fund

    More than 200,000 households helped thanks to scheme.

  391. Tackling food poverty

    Treating people justly and fairly.

  392. Homelessness in Scotland decreases

    Homeless applications also reduced.

  393. Homelessness and Housing Options statistics published

    A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  394. Affordable homes target exceeded by 10%

    Scotland leads way in UK.

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