Mind the Health Gap is a year-long project developed by Greater Govanhill and The Ferret. The aim is to understand health inequalities in the country and how we solve them.
The project began with a community listening project in Govanhill to better understand how people were being affected by the growing divide in health between different sections of Scottish society. Using these prompts, the Ferret then conducted Scotland-wide investigations into some of the issues uncovered.
Partners then reported on solutions to these issues, from within Govanhill, across Scotland and further afield.
As part of this project, Scottish Beacon partners have shared stories about how the communities they serve are developing solutions to mitigate the damaging effects of health inequalities at different levels.
The Mind the Health Gap project is funded by the European Journalism Centre, through the Solutions Journalism Accelerator. This fund is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Project Articles
Kairos Kitchen: a healing space for migrant women in Paisley
How a cookery group helps Black, Asian, minority ethnic and migrant women to build friendships, …
How a group of residents became lifesavers for one peninsula
When ambulance cover for a community in Argyll and Bute was cut back, a group …
Just how effective is Scotland’s free period products policy?
Free period products have been part of Scotland’s legislation since 2021 through The Period Products …
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 …
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 …
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 …
