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Red Ramp Nights: An entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users

A local charity has created an entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users – ...

By Angela Clark, Clydesider

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Orkney Men’s Sheds: Strengthening the bonds of fellowship

Men’s Sheds have become something of a phenomenon, spreading across the UK as an answer ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Amma Birth Companions: providing vital support to women in need

Amma Birth Companions are a Glasgow-based charity who provide support to women, many of whom ...

By Jack Howse, Greater Govanhill

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Opinion: Not My Bill

The UK Government is passing legislation that paves the way for state-enforced harm, exploitation, and ...

By Sabrina Galella, Migrant Women Press

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A conversation with Roza Salih, the first refugee councillor in Scotland.

Last year, during the previous Scottish local elections results in May, the news spotlight was ...

By Juliana da Penha, Migrant Women Press

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Young women struggling to access the healthcare they need

The Status of Young Women in Scotland Report 2022-2023 provides much-needed research on issues affecting ...

By Samar Jamal, Greater Govanhill

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How Community Outreach is Working to Improve Uptake of Cervical Screenings

Cervical screenings in Govanhill are low among certain groups of women; we explored why this ...

By Rhiannon J Davies, Greater Govanhill

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West Dunbartonshire siblings challenge Down Syndrome stigma

Siblings from West Dunbartonshire are ambassadors for the second year at a national campaign changing ...

By Angela Clark, Clydesider

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Ukrainian refugees find jobs in hospitality in Edinburgh

A number of refugees from Ukraine have successfully found work in Edinburgh hotels after graduating ...

By Una Purdie, The Edinburgh Reporter

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At the sharp end: Cost-of-living crisis impact higher on asylum seeker mothers

Mothers seeking asylum in the UK face the worst experiences in providing for their children ...

By Juliana da Penha, Migrant Women Press

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Gambling: The addiction which is being ignored

Picture this. It’s Saturday night, the rain is pouring down, and the shop begins to ...

By Zanib, Greater Govanhill

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