Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security

Today @SCORSS_Scotland are launching our 2021 Holyrood election manifesto. It sets out the actions that we believe must be taken in the next Scottish Parliament to create the Scottish social security system that we all need. Read it in full here: cas.org.uk/publications/s…

Great to hear @ScotGovFM is committed to working with us to ensure wider access to key diabetes technology, including tackling the rising inequality gap. You can read our latest report here and watch the clip from #FMQs below: diabetes.org.uk/get_involved/c… scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meetin…

Our members @DiabetesScot alongside @ALLIANCEScot are hosting a new network for people living with diabetes. Learning from the social security panels, they're making sure you can take part in the way that best suits you. Learn more: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/new-…

Join hundreds of organisations across Scotland in our call for change this #ChallengePoverty Week. The Scottish and UK Governments can, and must, implement the solutions we need to stem the rising tide of poverty. Here’s how 👇 #NowIsTheTime

As part of #ChallengePoverty week, @DiabetesScot are hosting an online event on why poverty is a health issue and reducing health inequalities in Scotland. Hear from @gerrymccartney1 of @UofGlasgow and @_neilcowan of @PovertyAlliance Book: eventbrite.co.uk/e/poverty-is-a…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland's faith leaders have today united to issue a joint statement calling on the Scottish Government to use next week's Programme for Government to commit to #DoubleScotChildPayment now. They're clear that this is the right and just thing to do. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿The coalition ranges from the Moderator of the Church of Scotland to the leaders of Scotland's trade unions. 📢The message is clear. We have the powers, we have the need, and we have the cross-party support to double the Scottish Child Payment. Now let's get on and do it.

This is a simple question of right and wrong. Just as the UK Government must do the right thing and #KeepTheLifeline, the Scottish Government must double the Scottish Child Payment this year to stem the rising tide of poverty. #DoubleScotChildPayment dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

✍️ As part of a coalition of over 120 organisations from across Scotland, we've written to @NicolaSturgeon urging her to commit to doubling the Scottish Child Payment this year. Children living in poverty now simply cannot wait. #DoubleScotChildPayment povertyalliance.org/do-the-right-t…

This is a simple case of right or wrong. Our message to the UK Government is simple: just do the right thing. Keep protecting people. Keep families afloat. #KeepTheLifeline

We've written to @theresecoffey today, urging her to rethink the cut and publish the @DWP analysis of the potential impact. It's not too late to change course. The UK Government can still make the right choice and help keep people's heads above water. povertyalliance.org/poverty-allian…

In response to our FOI request, the UK Government have refused to publish their analysis of the impact on poverty of the planned £20 Universal Credit cut. They say it is not in the public interest. But that cannot be right. We all deserve to know. heraldscotland.com/politics/19449…

Independent advocates are human rights defenders. Independent advocacy plays a key role in helping to ensure that an individual’s human rights are respected by offering access to justice on an equal and non-discriminatory basis with others. ⚖️ ➡️ siaa.org.uk/what-is-indepe…

Reach out to your local MSP and let them know people in crisis need homes, not hotel rooms, hostels or B&Bs. Help make a better tomorrow for everyone. #HomeIsEverything act.scotland.shelter.org.uk/homes-not-hote…

This week we learned that 1.1 million children are now affected by the two-child limit. @ruthpatrick0 and @KateAndersen_ have written for @BigIssue on the impact it's having on families: bigissue.com/opinion/two-ch…

Lots of important recommendations here, including the call we support for a National Outcome to be created specifically focused on care. Unless carers are at the centre of @scotgov 's vision of success for the country, they will remain under valued/under rewarded.

📣 We've published a briefing on how the new Scottish Government’s priorities will impact on single parents. 👨‍👧 We've also outlined our policy recommendations based on what single parents have told us is important to them. Download the briefing here: opfs.org.uk/policy-and-cam…

Shannon, a 21-year-old mum, struggled when she was moved onto Universal Credit because under the new system she isn't entitled to the adult rate of support. Read Shannon's story to learn more about why we're saying it's time to #EndtheYoungParentPenalty: opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/sin…

New @EndChildPoverty data published today shows that, even before the pandemic, an unacceptable number of children are growing up in the grip of poverty. As a country that believes in justice and compassion, this cannot be right. Find out more: tinyurl.com/rx8pe9sy

#EndChildPoverty members are calling for action at every level of government. 💷This means ensuring the Scottish Parliament commitment to double the Scottish Child Payment is implemented urgently, while the UK Government should keep the £20 uplift and extend to legacy benefits.

Congratulations to @BenMacpherson on his appointment as Minister for Social Security & Local Government. We're looking forward to working with him to ensure that Scottish social security prevents poverty, treats people with dignity and respect, and supports everyone to flourish.