The Scottish Government has published ‘See Hear: A strategic framework for meeting the needs of people with a sensory impairment in Scotland’. It covers cradle to grave sensory impairment and is set against a background of increasing demand, the requirement … Continue reading
Research and Reports
Survey of CLD services
Community Learning and Development Managers Scotland has published the report of a survey of Community Learning and Development services in Scottish local authorities. The pattern of who does what in Community Learning and Development is a confusing one across local … Continue reading
Audit Commission: Improving Community Planning in Scotland
The Audit Commission has published an overview report on ‘Improving community planning in Scotland’ which finds that Community Planning Partnerships have not met the ambitious goals set for them but with the right leadership and support could make big inroads … Continue reading
Dispelling the Myths around Citizen Engagement
“From Fairy Tale to Reality: Dispelling the Myths around Citizen Engagement” is a collaborative venture by Involve and the RSA. The pamphlet debunks common misconceptions of public engagement such as fears of spiralling costs and dwindling prospects of success, and … Continue reading
No sign of dependency culture
Research by the Department for Work and Pensions on the benefit histories of Jobseeker’s Allowance recipients debunks the myth that claimants are trapped in a dependency culture. Of a sample group of 32-33 year olds who claimed JSA in 2010-11, … Continue reading
Scottish Parliament on Gypsy Travellers
The report Where Gypsy/Travellers live from the Scottish Parliament’s Equal Opportunities Committee reports that Gypsy Travellers are the last bastion of racial prejudice in Scotland. Committee. Members witnessed degrading conditions and inadequate access to basic services when visiting sites. The … Continue reading
