Social Equality

Vigils held in Orkney calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
“We unreservedly condemn the Hamas act of terrorism that led to the Israeli blitz on ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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The devastating impact of the cost of living on unpaid carers
A new report published by Carers Scotland lays bare the financial impact of caring and paints a ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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Orkney: ‘School staff were left with no other option’
Most schools in Orkney were closed for three days, the 26th, 27th and 28th of ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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Shetland: Peer research on alcohol and drugs culture among young people provides valuable results
More than 200 young people aged between 14 and 26 took part in the research ...
By Chris Cope, Shetland News
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A community-led solution to child health inequalities
When you become a mum, you can face challenges that leave you feeling isolated and ...
By Samar Jamal, Greater Govanhill
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Slight growth in Scotland’s social service workforce
In 2022, the Social Service workforce in Scotland grew to 211,510, an increase of 1.5% ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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Number of people in temporary homes almost halved in Midlothian
The number of individuals and families in temporary homes has almost halved in the last ...
By Luke Jackson, Midlothian View
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Report on children’s audiology services is a “first step in the process of change”
An Independent Review of Audiology Services in Scotland has made 55 recommendations for improving governance, structure, education, ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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Shetland: Twenty million pounds boost to unlock construction of 300 affordable homes in Lerwick
Social landlord Hjaltland Housing Association announced on Tuesday that local firm Garriock Bros Ltd will ...
By Hans J Marter, Shetland News
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£418,000 project to revamp homes for Ukrainian refugees in Helensburgh
Empty homes in Helensburgh are being brought back into use for Ukrainian refugees. The 24 ...
By The Lochside Press
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Building more affordable homes in Shetland is a challenge and it’s not because of a lack of funding
Bryan Leask was speaking after the association’s new £6.25 million Berryview scheme in Scalloway was ...
By Hans J Marter, Shetland News
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Argyll and Bute: Minister of Defence historic buildings are still empty, despite the housing emergency
Historic houses owned by the Ministry of Defence are still standing empty – despite a ...
By The Lochside Press
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