Poverty and social justice
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Comparative summary report and key learnings for Scotland
A summary of the evidence on historical approaches to tackling child poverty in Finland, Denmark, Slovenia and Croatia, with the key learnings for policy makers in Scotland.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Denmark
A historical review of evidence on Denmark's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Finland
A historical review of evidence on Finland's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Croatia
A historical review of evidence on Croatia's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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International analysis of child poverty – ukmod/euromod modelling
Studying the drivers underlying differences between Scottish child poverty rates and those of European comparator countries. Focussing on demographics, the labour market and the tax-benefit system. This is linked to companion qualitative studies for these comparator countries.
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International review of approaches to tackling child poverty: Slovenia
A historical review of evidence on Slovenia's approach to tackling child poverty, drawing out the key lessons for Scotland.
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Tackling child poverty - progress report 2023-2024: annex b - focus report on gender and poverty
This report provides an analysis of evidence to explore the intersections of gender with child poverty.
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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.
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Tackling child poverty - progress report 2023-2024: annex C - decomposition analysis of the child poverty statistics
Annex C provides analysis of the Scottish child poverty statistics to understand what has driven changes in the relative child poverty rate since the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 came into force. Particularly through the lens of key characteristics such as number of children in the family.
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Heating support for pensioners
Universal Winter Fuel Payments.
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Scotland’s unpaid carers over £4,400 better off
Carers urged to check for financial support during Carers Week.
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Universal Credit - mitigation of the two-child limit: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the Scottish Government consultation on mitigating the two-child limit in Universal Credit in Scotland.
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£5.5 million for ‘Extra Time’ partnership with Scottish Football Association
Funding boost for activities clubs for children from low income families.
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A summer payment to around 90,000 carers
Carer’s Allowance Supplement to be paid this June.
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Scottish Child Payment is making a ’massive difference’
Michelle, a mother of three from Edinburgh has shared the impact Scottish Child Payment is having in her daughter’s life.
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UK Government urged to abandon disability benefit cuts
Letter from Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall
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First Minister calls for national mission to raise living standards
Ahead of UK summit, FM says Winter Fuel Payment must be restored.
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Minister condemns ‘devastating’ UK migration proposals
UK Government urged to work with Scottish Government on plans.
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Whole Family Support Through General Practice: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment of the Whole Family Support Through General Practice Project.
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New Scottish benefit to replace DLA
Work underway to move the benefits of over 66,000 people by end of year
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Child poverty in Scotland falls
UK Government decisions ‘hold back further progress’.
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Child poverty modelling: update
This report estimates the impacts of Scottish Government policies on child poverty, updating the modelling that was originally undertaken for the second Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan. It also analyses the impacts of current and hypothetical UK Government welfare policies.
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Improving outdoor play
£25 million for play park renewal.
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Highlighting help on National Single Parents Day (21 March)
One Parent Families Scotland and Social Security Scotland link-up
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Over £4,900 a year for student carers
Extra money available to many in education.
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Supporting people with Council Tax debt
Citizens Advice Scotland project expanded.
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Cost of living support
More than £2 million will fund wrap-around support to households.
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Delivering free school meals
Proposed regulations to support next phase of rollout.
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Financial support for student carers
Carers in education urged not to miss out on extra money.
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Over 326,000 children currently supported by Scottish Child Payment
£1 billion paid to help tackle child poverty
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Legal aid reform: discussion paper
Sets out three key strands of work we will undertake in 2025 to 2026 to improve legal aid: simplification of the judicare service delivery model; research on and reform of legal aid fees; engagement with stakeholders to develop a reformed future legal assistance system.
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Universal Credit - mitigation of the two-child limit: consultation - easy read
This consultation seeks views on our proposals to mitigate the two-child limit in Universal Credit in Scotland.
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Universal Credit - mitigation of the two-child limit: consultation
The consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government's proposals to mitigate the two-child limit in Universal Credit in Scotland.
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Scottish Government Equality and Fairer Scotland Budget Statement 2025 to 2026 Easy Read Version
The Easy-read version of the Equality and Fairer Scotland Budget Statement 2025-26
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Gender export gap in Scotland: research
Research commissioned by the Scottish Government to understand what is holding women back from exporting and the difference their increased participation in trade could make to Scotland’s economy.
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Deadline approaches for School Age Payment applications
Parents and carers urged not to miss out on support worth over £300
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New approaches to eradicating child poverty
Wrap-around support delivering improved outcomes for families.
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Eradicating child poverty
Budget will increase provision of wrap-around help for families
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FM: Removing two child limit will help thousands
Progress to eradicate child poverty.
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Support with energy costs
Statement to the Scottish Parliament about support with fuel costs in winter.
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'Moving On' from care into adulthood: consultation analysis
An analysis of views shared in the recent consultation on the support available to young people as they leave care and enter adulthood.
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Take-up rates of Scottish Benefits: November 2024 - easy read
This easy read publication contains our latest estimates of take-up for Scottish benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland.
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Effective community engagement in local development plans: consultation response summary
We consulted on guidance for effective community engagement in local development planning between 24 May and 13 September 2023. The 9 consultation questions aimed to gather a broad range of public and stakeholder views on the guidance.
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LGBT inclusive education: guidance
Guidance to education authorities and schools on the national approach to LGBT inclusive education.
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Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme: interim report - qualitative process and impact assessment
The Scottish Mentoring and Leadership Programme (SMLP) supports disadvantaged youth through MCR Pathways, a mentoring program improving education and life skills, and Columba 1400, which fosters leadership and confidence. The program has enhanced young people's wellbeing and outcomes.
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First Minister’s Christmas card 2024
Supporting children to have the best start in life.
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Scrapping the two-child limit
Budget measure to lift 15,000 children out of poverty.
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Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment (ADP): call for evidence and consultation analysis - easy read
Easy read version of the analysis report of the responses to a public consultation and call for evidence for the Independent Report of Adult Disability Payment.
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Housing (Scotland) Bill passes stage 1
Strengthening tenants’ rights and preventing homelessness.
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Government “from the ground up” – First Minister
Vision for progress in St Andrew’s Day address ahead of 2025-26 Budget.
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Families across Scotland benefit from over £1billion in social security support
New figures show over £1billion paid out to help end child poverty
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Football helping to tackle poverty
Extra Time partnership delivering for families.
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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’.
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Take-up rates of Scottish benefits: November 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.
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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.
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Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - CRWIA
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme.
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Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - EQIA
Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme
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Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - ICIA
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme.
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£57 million paid to families to help with food shop
People urged to check and use Best Start Foods card
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Fairer Futures Partnerships: equality impact assessment
Results of our equality impact assessment on the Fairer Futures Partnerships.
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Driving the national mission to end child poverty
Championing innovative local projects to support families.
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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.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation analysis
An independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the national Good Food Nation plan.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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Social Justice Secretary urges UK Government to reinstate Winter Fuel Payment
Call for action to tackle root causes of fuel poverty.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New uniform guidance published
Reducing the cost of the school day.
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Easing pressure on temporary accommodation
Additional £40m allocated to councils.
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Wrap-around support for families
£1.57m for five new place-based partnerships to tackle child poverty.
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Delivering support for families
Programme for Government 2024-25.
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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.
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Funding for Big Noise
Musical learning and nurture supported for thousands.
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UK Government decision ends universal fuel payments
Scottish Government left with “no choice” following funding cut.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New approaches to help eradicate child poverty
Up to £500,000 to be shared by local projects.
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Football activity club funding doubles to £4 million
Support to help families on low incomes with childcare.
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Progress in tackling child poverty
Annual report published.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June Programme for Government
Immediate focus on Scotland’s priorities.
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Eradicating child poverty
Funding to expand access to childcare services.
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Priorities for Scotland
Eradicating child poverty is First Minister’s central mission.
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Helping clear school meal debt
Supporting families through cost of living crisis.
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New disability benefit for pensioners
Five council areas named as first to get Pension Age Disability Payment
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Social Security investment helping grow the economy
Potential £300 million boost to Scottish GDP.
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Housing Bill published
Preventing homelessness and strengthening tenants’ rights.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Historic forced adoption - scoping study: final report
Research to scope the support needs of people affected by historic forced adoption in Scotland.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Growing the economy and tackling poverty
2023-24 Programme for Government published.
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Seizing Scotland’s economic potential to help reduce poverty
Programme for Government will publish this week.
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Tackling poverty and growing the economy
First Minister to publish first Programme for Government.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Draft Disability Assistance for Older People (Scotland) Regulations 2024
Draft regulations setting out the rules and eligibility criteria for Pension Age Disability Payment.
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Supporting people in hardship
Access to cash in a crisis.
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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.
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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.
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Cashback for Communities phase 6: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the CashBack for Communities programme.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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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.
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Strengthening the safety net
Action plan to ensure Scottish Welfare Fund reaches those in most need.
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Protecting people seeking refuge in Scotland
Summit discusses collective effort to mitigate UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill.
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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.
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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.
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Balancing Scotland’s budget
Funding to tackle poverty and support fair pay deals.
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Progress in tackling child poverty
Report published on Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tackling food insecurity
New plan will strengthen access to cash in a crisis.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More help for more families
Income thresholds to be removed for Best Start Foods.
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Prioritising those most in need
Tax, targeted support and tough budget choices to be considered.
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Tackling poverty and inequality
“Nothing off the table” as anti-poverty summit meets.
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Boosting Fuel Insecurity Fund
Support for those who need it most.
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Collective effort to tackle poverty
First Minister convenes anti-poverty summit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Equality evidence strategy 2023 to 2025: easy read
A plan to get better facts, figures and information about equality.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Poverty levels broadly stable
Latest National and Official Statistics published.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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£20m to help 400,000 people with heating costs
New annual Winter Heating Payment begins
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Scottish Budget Bill passed
Further support for councils, culture sector and island ferries.
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Helping families with their living costs
Extra funding to help offset UK Government benefit cap.
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A social contract with Scotland
Final stage of 2023-24 Budget Bill.
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Help available to boost family incomes
Parents urged to seek help with employment.
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Tackling social isolation and loneliness
Funding will help tackle social impact of rising cost of living.
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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.
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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
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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.
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An investment in Scotland’s neighbourhoods
£27 million to support community projects.
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Winter funding for food groups
Cash-first approach will help those facing hardship.
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Investing in social security
Budget focus on child poverty.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Embedding children's rights: position statement
The report sets out the progress made in relation to children's rights in Scotland since 2016.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New custodial unit for women
Glasgow centre is aimed at transforming support for women in custody.
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Extra winter cash for low income families
First Minister announces doubling of December Bridging Payment to £260.
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Families urged to talk about social security payments
Support highlighted during Challenge Poverty Week.
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UK mini-budget a “huge gamble on health of economy”
Urgent meeting sought with Chancellor.
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Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention strategy 2022 to 2032
Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy covering the period from 2022 to 2032.
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Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention action plan 2022 to 2025
Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan covering the period from 2022 to 2025.
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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.
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Accessing help for cost of living
New website provides ‘one stop shop’ for advice and information.
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Cost Crisis Programme for Government
Scottish Child Payment increased from 14 November.
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Taking action on cost emergency
Scottish Government Resilience Room convened.
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University places for most deprived at record high
Tackling the attainment gap.
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Summer support for children
Free activities, childcare and food to help with cost of living.
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Delivering on child poverty commitments
Report details investment and actions in key areas.
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New benefit to help with winter fuel bills
Low Income Winter Heating Assistance will support 400,000 households.
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Reassurance needed on long term cost of living pressures
Finance Secretary responds to Chancellor’s statement.
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Extra support for 30,000 families
Best Start Foods eligibility to widen
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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.
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Welfare reforms and child poverty
Impact of UK Government policies on families in Scotland.
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Persistent poverty stable
Latest Official Statistics published
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Supporting headteachers
£520 million to help close attainment gap.
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Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26
Best Start, Bright Futures.
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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.
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Bold action needed to tackle cost of living
Finance Secretary calls for immediate support.
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Investment in tackling child poverty
Supporting low income households.
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Pre-pandemic wealth inequality remained high
Official Statistics published
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New vision for justice
Victims placed at the heart of ensuring just, safe, and resilient communities.
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Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey
Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.
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New winter heating benefit
Annual investment of £20 million to help low income households.
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Advice on household finances
Online support for people facing financial difficulties.
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Doubling the Scottish Child Payment
First Minister announces £20 payment from April.
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Closing the attainment gap
£200 million to help children and young people impacted by poverty.
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Financial help for families in need
£41 million Winter Support Fund for low income households.
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Maximising incomes and increasing access to benefits
Benefit take-up strategy published.
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National plan to end need for food banks
Consultation on new approach to prevent food insecurity.
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Making our homes cleaner and greener
Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.
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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.
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First Ministers unite to demand Prime Minister reverses Universal Credit cut
Calls to keep ‘lifeline’ £20-a-week uplift.
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Boost for family budgets before Christmas
Around 148,000 children set to benefit.
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£1m to tackle social isolation and loneliness
First round of £10 million funding for groups affected by pandemic.
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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'.
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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.
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Double payment for unpaid carers
Extra cash for Carer’s Allowance recipients.
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Child poverty gradually rising
Latest National and Official Statistics published.
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Helping communities recover from the pandemic
Commitment to tackle inequality.
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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.
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Connecting Scotland
Investment in digital inclusion exceeds £48 million.
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Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships
Over £3 million for money advice services in GP surgeries.
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Homelessness and Universal Credit
Report outlines link to people losing their homes.
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Tackling Child Poverty
Further £7 million to combat inequality.
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Funding to tackle poverty and inequality
More than £37 million to support low income households.
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Tackling food insecurity and poverty
Response to United Nations call for urgent action.
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More people supported to self isolate
Criteria extended for Self-Isolation Support Grant.
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Extra support for families on low incomes
£3.3 million to help children’s charities this winter
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Self-Isolation Support Grant now open
People to receive phone calls offering support.
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Help to get online
Connecting Scotland programme funding to expand to £43 million.
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Free debt advice expanded
£2.4 million of new funding to help households with money problems.
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Tackling child poverty: second year progress report - annex C
Annex C: child poverty among lone parent families.
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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'.
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Connecting Scotland
£15 million to help 23,000 more households get online.
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Free school meals extended
Additional £27.6 million to help feed pupils and other key groups.
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Action needed to help renters
UK government urged to strengthen social security system.
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£50 million to improve attainment
Schools and local authorities receive funding boost.
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Advisory Board on Social Renewal
Focus on equality, human rights and social justice.
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£1.6m to help tackle food insecurity
Further support for food distribution network FareShare.
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Thanks for pandemic volunteers
Celebration of community helpers.
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Support for women involved in prostitution
Additional funding for vital specialist services during COVID-19 outbreak.
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Helping communities affected by COVID-19
£350 million fund to support welfare and wellbeing.
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Empowering and supporting rural communities
Funding for social enterprises to tackle local issues.
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Budget delay risks action on child poverty
Range of measures to help those who need it most is dependent on budget passing.
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Period products reach half a million people
Scotland leading the way on access and removing stigma.
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Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Wealth is rising, but inequality remains high
Experimental Official Statistics published.
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Let’s call periods, periods
Campaign launched to tackle the stigma around periods.
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Mitigating UK Government welfare cuts
Money could be better spent on more anti-poverty measures in Scotland.
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Fairer Scotland action plan: progress report 2019
Progress made on the Fairer Scotland action plan published in 2016.
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New £11.5 million fund to tackle poverty and inequality
Empowering local communities.
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Supporting communities to deliver change
Social programmes to share £1.8 million funding.
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Improving the lives of Gypsy/Travellers: 2019-2021
Joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
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First step to new Scottish Child Payment
Plans for the creation of new benefit outlined.
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Free period products for sports clubs
Funding for 500 clubs to supply products.
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Measures needed to address ‘no deal’ Brexit poverty risks
Communities Secretary calls for urgent UK Government action.
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Brexit funds for people struggling to afford food
Extra £1 million for community projects which help low-income households to eat.
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Sanitary products anniversary
Millions of free period products delivered.
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Supporting low-income families
New funding for childcare and employability to cut child poverty.
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Increased investment for sanitary products
New funding to tackle period inequality.
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£1 million for social enterprises
Rural communities to benefit from digital hub.
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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.
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Money Talk Team benefits thousands of families
Free financial advice service helps low income households save more than £6 million.
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Increased school holiday support
Access to healthy food and activities for more children.
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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.
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School holiday meals for children
Funding for food and activities during the summer break.
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New £10 benefit targets child poverty
Children under six set to gain from 2021.
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Tackling child poverty in Scotland
More support for families on low incomes.
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Free sanitary products for students
Additional £5.5 million funding.
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New Bill to lift households out of fuel poverty
Fuel Poverty Bill passes Stage 3.
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New School Payment launches
Full Best Start Grant package now available.
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Tackling poverty and inequality
Call for radical action from UK Government after damning independent report.
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Support for women in Rwanda
New funding for reusable sanitary products project.
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Reducing fuel poverty
Funding to make homes more energy efficient.
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Holiday meals for children
Funding for food during school holidays.
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Education Maintenance Allowances 2017-18
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Poverty and income inequality increasing
National and Official Statistics published
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Funding to tackle child poverty
Households around the country to benefit from support.
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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.
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Poverty and Inequality Commission chair
Appointment to support work to reduce poverty.
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Emergency funding to tackle food insecurity
£500k for food distribution services around the country
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Best Start Grant to help youngsters
New benefit to be introduced from June.
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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.
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Expanding access to free sanitary products
£4 million extra funding
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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.
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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.
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Tackling food insecurity
Further funding to support children during school holidays.
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Reducing poverty and inequality
Progress being made to make Scotland fairer.
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Helping disabled people into employment
Social Security Scotland will learn from Scotland-India partnership
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Scottish Welfare Fund Statistics
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Students to get free access to sanitary products
New £5 million scheme to fight period poverty.
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More transparency on funeral charges
Guidance on funeral costs.
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Supporting social enterprise
Funding to grow world-leading sector.
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Child burial and cremation fees to end
Agreement will remove financial burden from families
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New national school clothing grant
Thousands to benefit from minimum £100 grant.
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Support for low income families
Scottish Welfare Fund helps hundreds of thousands of families.
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Scottish Welfare Fund Statistics
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan
Every child, every chance.
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Tackling child poverty
Long-term risk due to UK Government welfare cuts.
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Poverty in Scotland
National and Official Statistics published
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Tackling child poverty
Insight from former Chair of Social Mobility Commission.
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Action on sexual harassment
Women need confidence in reporting procedures.
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Universal Credit contributing to child poverty
‘Broken’ benefits system failing Scotland’s families.
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Reducing loneliness and isolation
Draft strategy open for consultation.
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Scottish Welfare Fund
Figures highlight impact of UK Government cuts.
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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.
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Tackling violence against women and girls
Action to make women and girls equally safe.
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A Fairer Scotland
First progress report of Fairer Scotland Action Plan.
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Tackling fuel poverty
Consultation launches.
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Supporting local communities
Funding to tackle poverty.
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Designing communities
People to have say in the design of their area.
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Poverty and Inequality Commissioners announced
Issued on behalf of the Poverty and Inequality Commission.
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UK welfare policy: impact on families with children
Report focusing on the financial impacts of UK welfare policy on families with children.
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Poverty and Inequality Commission: members' biographies
Information on the backgrounds of the members of the Poverty and Inequality Commission.
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New visitor centre at Glenochil Prison
Formal opening for visitor centre.
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Record number of students from deprived areas get in to University
Acceptances up 13%.
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Funeral Costs Plan
Action plan to tackle funeral poverty and make more affordable funeral options available.
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Raising attainment takes centre stage
DFM praises project to close the poverty-related gap.
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Lifeline support for low income households
254,000 individual households supported through Scottish Welfare Fund.
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Scottish Welfare Fund
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission
Case of Wendy Patricia Graham referred to the High Court of Justiciary.
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Socio-economic duty
Public sector to do more to reduce inequalities.
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Socio-economic duty: easy-read consultation
An easy-read version of our consultation on how public bodies are working to tackle poverty and inequality.
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Socio-economic duty: consultation
We are seeking your views on how public bodies are working to tackle poverty and inequality.
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Scotland's equality evidence strategy 2017-2021
Describes the Scottish Government’s approach to strengthening Scotland’s equality evidence base.
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Providing free sanitary products
Aberdeen pilot for low-income women and girls.
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"Stark reality" of UK Government welfare cuts
New report examines evidence of impact in Scotland.
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Social Security Bill
Landmark legislation published.
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Significant Case Review
Review into death of Liam Fee
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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.
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Employment skills to boost rehabilitation
Work training helping young people get lives on right track.
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Widening access to justice
Civil Litigation Bill introduced.
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Tackling the disability employment gap
New measures to support job opportunities for disabled people
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Experience Panel volunteers
More than 2,000 people recruited.
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New social security agency puts people first
Profit-making private firms won’t carry out benefit assessments.
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Scottish Welfare Fund
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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A broken asylum system
Equalities Secretary speaks out on ‘outrage’ of UK’s approach to asylum.
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Education evidence
Research strategy to improve attainment.
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Women hardest hit by UK welfare cuts
Equality has taken ‘massive step backwards’ says Minister.
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£3m for social entrepreneurs
Action plan to boost Scotland’s burgeoning social enterprise sector.
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Families with children hardest hit by UK welfare changes
Scottish Government will not apply two child cap to Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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Families with children hardest hit by UK welfare changes
Scottish Government will not apply two child cap to Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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Helping the world's poor
Small grants help fight global poverty.
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UK housing benefit changes 'shameful'
Support for young people at risk of being pushed into homelessness.
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Call to halt full service roll-out of Universal Credit
Payments system causing hardship in Scotland.
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East Africa famine
£200k towards supporting families in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
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Experience Panels invitations
18,000 people to be invited to give views on social security system.
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Poverty in Scotland 2015/16
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Persistent poverty in Scotland 2010-2015
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Winning Baby Box design
Forest fairy tale scene finds favour.
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Supporting the world's poor
Call for projects in Zambia and Rwanda.
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£25 million for local regeneration
Grants to support 29 community projects across country.
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Action on fuel poverty
New support to help those struggling with high energy bills.
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Call to encourage uptake of benefits
New campaign to raise awareness of support available.
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Bedroom tax mitigation
£58 million to combat UK Government’s welfare cuts.
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Social Security Experience Panels
Scotland’s approach to be shaped by people using current system.
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Third sector vital to EU stability
Uncertainty for sector in light of Brexit.
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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.
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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.
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Funding for grass roots initiatives
£1.9m available for community groups to tackle poverty.
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Jobcentre Plus closures
Future of Scottish sites to be discussed.
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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.
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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.
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Inhumane action by the UK Government
Unaccompanied child refugees welcome in Scotland.
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Child Poverty Bill published
Ambition to end cycle of poverty.
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Child poverty
Rising inequality emphasises need for action.
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Closing the attainment gap
£120 million Pupil Equity Funding.
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Pupil Equity Funding
Individual school allocations worth thousands.
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Supporting households in times of crisis
£116 million allocated to help low income households.
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Extra £3m to support student nurses with dependants
Bursary protected for Scotland’s student nurses.
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Early years workforce expansion
£1.5 million for more nursery teachers and graduates in deprived areas.
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Combating food poverty
£350,000 to make fresh and healthy food available
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Scottish Flexibilities for Universal Credit
New powers to be used to meet needs of people of Scotland
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Living Wage
700th Living Wage employer accredited.
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New attainment tools for teachers
Evidence-based interventions to drive improvement.
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Welfare changes 'damaging' to low income families
Minister urges UK Government rethink.
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Action on child poverty
Annual report and consultation responses published.
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Loneliness at Christmas
People encouraged to remember the elderly.
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Energy companies urged to 'make a difference'
Focus on tackling poverty premium.
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Statistical news release
97,000 households move out of fuel poverty
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Making the right to food a reality
Response to recommendations by independent working group on food poverty.
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Calls to halt harmful cuts
Finance Secretary urges UK Government to protect low-income families from continued welfare cuts.
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Action on funeral poverty
Better advice and support for planning funerals.
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Living Wage set at £8.45
First Minister announces new rate that will benefit thousands of staff in Scotland.
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More support for low income households
£9.2 million given out during times of crisis.
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£2 million funding allocated
Cashback for Communities to benefit 40 groups.
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PIP failing disabled people
Response to Personal Independence Payment review highlights 65% of appeals are successful.
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Action on funeral poverty
Tackling rising cost of funerals important to help bereaved loved ones.
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Child Poverty Bill: consultation
This consultation sets our proposals for a Child Poverty Bill.
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Consultation on ending child poverty
Low income families ‘a priority.’
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Scottish Welfare Fund
More than 200,000 households helped thanks to scheme.
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Tackling food poverty
Treating people justly and fairly.
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Homelessness in Scotland decreases
Homeless applications also reduced.
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Homelessness and Housing Options statistics published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Affordable homes target exceeded by 10%
Scotland leads way in UK.