The Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security (SCoRSS) is a coalition of over 40 key NGOs, faith groups and unions as well as individuals from across Scotland who want to see a fairer social security system.
Our Principles for Change sets out the five principles we believe need to be at the heart of our social security system.
Any interested organisation or individual is welcome to join. Membership is free and simply involves confirming that you agree with the five principles. members are welcome to get involved in the campaign steering group if they have the time and resources to do so.
To join the campaign please contact:
Ruth Boyle, Campaigns & Policy Manager
[email protected]
Tel: 0141 353 0440
Response to Scottish Government’s Economic Recovery Advisory Group Recommendations
Responding to the Scottish Government’s Economic Recovery Advisory Group Recommendations, Peter Kelly, Director of Poverty Alliance said: “Scotland entered this pandemic with an economy that was marked by stark levels of inequality that have made worse the impact of the crisis and still hamper recovery. Addressing inequality will be vital as we redesign our economy … Read more
Exploring the use of Flexible Educational Arrangements in Fife
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Exploring the use of Flexible Educational Arrangements in Fife
Findings from a small-scale exploratory research project on the use of Flexible Educational Arrangements[1] in Fife published today by the Poverty Alliance provides important insights into young people and their families’ experiences of part-time school timetables. This research is particularly timely given the current debate about the impact of Covid-19 on education, and planned combinations … Read more
Response to the Scottish Economic Recovery Advisory Group
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Scottish Anti-Poverty Review 32
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Equalities & Human Rights Committee inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on equalities and human rights
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Briefing: Community organisations, community activists & Covid-19
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Building back better: the impacts of COVID-19 on our economy and health
Guest blog by Dr Gerry McCartney, Head of the Scottish Public Health Observatory, Public Health Scotland Our top priority is protecting and improving the nation’s health throughout the coronavirus outbreak and after. While our NHS works steadily to care for those who have been infected and are vulnerable to infection, we are also ensuring that … Read more
Get Heard Scotland 2019-20: Highland Summary Report
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Get Heard Scotland 2019-20: Midlothian Summary Report
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