@cornwallcouncil.bsky.socialIt’s #ChallengePovertyWeek, and a year since the Growing Up in Poverty public health report was published.
Rosie from the Youth Council spoke to Jess about free school meals auto enrolment, which has helped more children access free school meals and brought millions in funding to schools.
@adphuk.bsky.socialAs #ChallengePovertyWeek is marked across England & Wales, #PH partners across the 5 nations continue to champion the change needed to create healthier environments for every child to live well.
👀 Read about our UK-wide project which brought partners together to support this change ➡️ bit.ly/3Vg9yIM
@www.archbishopofyork.orgIt’s #ChallengePovertyWeek. Poverty is not inevitable and it’s a challenge we must face together. As people of faith, we are called to act justly, speak boldly & love our neighbours. Let us stand with those struggling & work for a fairer society.
@towerhamletsnow.bsky.social💙 This #ChallengePovertyWeek, we're highlighting support available to residents.
From school clothing grants & council tax relief to Healthy Start support for families, we're helping people keep more money in their pockets.
Find out what support you could be entitled.
@thehamiltoncab.bsky.social💷 Poverty can cost more.
It's not just about what comes into a household. What people have to pay out matters too.
To round off #ChallengePovertyWeek, Brian, our General & Community Services Team Leader, explores the poverty premium 👇
@familiesoutside.bsky.socialFamilies affected by imprisonment can experience isolation, worry and uncertainty. 💙
Our support can help people feel less alone.
“Thanks so much for listening... You’ve given me hope that there are good people out there.”
@rb-daine.bsky.socialMPs word shape attitudes, attitudes shape policy and that shapes how our benefits system shows up for us when we need it. That's why I sent my MP a @turn2us.org.uk guide on how to talk about social security with accuracy and respect. Will you? #ChallengePovertyWeek
act.turn2us.org.uk/page/196723/...
@dundeecitycouncil.bsky.socialAs part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, the Council’s Fairness and Wellbeing Spokesperson, Cllr Siobhan Tolland, visited the NHS Tayside Advice Centre stall at Ninewells Hospital to find out more about the support and advice available to local people.
@eisunion.bsky.socialFE colleges offer a second chance at education for many in Scotland.
Dan Holland, FE lecturer and EIS member, calls for proper investment into FE colleges this #ChallengePovertyWeek #CPW
@flexiblechildcare.bsky.socialIt's #ChallengePovertyWeek and our latest research shows that families we support are more than £2m better off thanks to #flexiblechildcare.
Find our how our services are lifting families out of poverty by reading our latest Social Impact Report https://ow.ly/9gcy50ZWksf
@dundeecitycouncil.bsky.socialAs part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, a community event took place at Boomerang yesterday, bringing members of the public together with organisations from across the city. 💟
@publichealthscot.bsky.socialHow can #CommunityWealthBuilding help tackle poverty and reduce health inequalities?
As part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, Dr Rachel McAdams explores how the new Anchors Progression Framework can help organisations turn ambition into action.
@dundeecarerscentre.bsky.socialTake the SGN Energy Efficiency Tool - Answer simple questions about your home and SGN will send you a personalised report showing how to save money on your energy bills.
👉 Explore today: https://ow.ly/UJwi50ZUoi6
@flexibilityworks.bsky.socialThis #ChallengePovertyWeek, we asked Graham Robertson, CEO of Working Rite, what role flexible working can play in tackling child poverty.
Working Rite supports young people across Scotland to build skills, confidence and opportunities through work.
What do you think? 👇
@dundeecitycouncil.bsky.socialAs part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, the Community Health Team and NHS delivered Poverty Sensitive Practice Training for staff, volunteers and community partners working directly with individuals and families experiencing poverty.
@thegcph.bsky.socialDay 5 of #ChallengePovertyWeek: Community & Volunteers.
Our evaluation of Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise project shows the value of long-term, place-based, community working – building confidence, skills, pride, connection and belonging.
@swbg.bsky.socialWe can’t tackle child poverty without tackling women’s poverty.
This #ChallengePovertyWeek, read SWBG’s ELC report to see what’s working and where improvements are needed in Scotland's childcare policies: swbg.org.uk/content/publications/?cat=9
@adphuk.bsky.socialAs #ChallengePovertyWeek is marked across Scotland, we’re joining #PH organisations across all 5 nations to tackle child poverty so that every child has a chance to have the best start in life.
Over the next year, we will work together to share evidence & support action to improve these outcomes.
@dundeecitycouncil.bsky.socialAs part of #ChallengePovertyWeek, Cllr Siobhan Tolland, the Council’s Fairness and Wellbeing spokesperson, visited the new DWP Youth Hub on Kemback Street, based at The King’s Trust. 👑
@thegcph.bsky.socialOn day 4 of #ChallengePovertyWeek the focus is on Child Poverty and we thought it would be helpful to publish our new Concept Explainer on Child Poverty.
For more information on Child Poverty in Glasgow, visit Understanding Glasgow: www.understandingglasgow.com/childrens-in...