Social Equality

New research finds Roma are being denied decent housing in Glasgow’s Govanhill
A research project by Roma rights group Romano Lav and Poverty Alliance, Scotland’s anti-poverty network, ...
By Devon McCole, Greater Govanhill
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Significant challenges ahead for local services in Orkney
COSLA, the organisation which represents Scotland’s local authorities, has welcomed the Draft Scottish Budget published on ...
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Govanhill charities back calls for Scottish government to adopt more sustainable multi-year public funding models
Community organisations are doing impactful work to support the Govanhill neighbourhood in Glasgow, but short-term ...
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Radiant and Brighter celebrates 12 years of uplifting Scotland’s migrant communities
Since its establishment, Radiant and Brighter has been a guiding force for Scotland’s migrant communities, ...
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Women Integration Network meets in Glasgow to address impact of children’s hearings on Scotland’s African community
Representatives from diverse agencies convened in Glasgow under the Invitation of the Women Integration Network ...
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MSPs call for action on ADHD healthcare
The letter highlights various critical issues, including what they describe as “ongoing” shortages of medication ...
By Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter
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“We can all play a part in changing the culture” – call to tackle stigma around alcohol use
NHS Shetland alcohol and drug development officer, Wendy Henderson, said there remains stigma against people ...
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Govanhill artists welcome u-turn on Creative Scotland funding, but vow to continue to fight
“While we’re encouraged by the Scottish Government’s decision to reinstate funding for the Open Fund, ...
By Greater Govanhill, Devon McCole
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‘Wake up and do something’: SELECT backs Grenfell Inquiry call
SELECT’s managing director Alan Wilson says the findings echo their long-running campaign for a safer ...
By Midlothian View, Luke Jackson
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‘Scotland’s Mental Health is in a Bad Place’
Shona Robison, Scotland’s Finance Secretary, announced ‘savings of £18.8million ‘ in the Distress Brief Interventions ...
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Port operator hires new head of marine for Scotland
Alex McIntosh has been appointed to the senior position at Peel Ports Clydeport and becomes ...
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Alternative Glasgow with Angie of Invisible Cities
Glasgow has a long and storied history, but too often the stories that we hear ...
By Devon McCole, Greater Govanhill
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