Carers Scotland’s Post

It’s shocking that 1 in 4 children in Scotland and nearly 1 in 3 across the UK are living in poverty. The next UK Government and the Scottish Government must do more to prioritise ending child poverty. The next UK Government must make ending child poverty in the UK a priority. It can start by: 1️⃣ Scrapping the two-child limit 2️⃣ Ending the five week wait for Universal Credit for families 3️⃣ Putting a UK child poverty strategy in place The First Minister, John Swinney, must do more with the devolved powers he has to end child poverty in Scotland. The Scottish Government must: 1️⃣ Increase the Scottish Child Payment to £40 2️⃣ Tackle the public debt crisis 3️⃣ Increase free school meal edibility to all children who receive the Scottish Child Payment #EndChildPoverty

Would you like to gain a deeper understanding of poverty and its relevance to public protection in Scotland? This course is designed to strengthen our understanding of the relationship between poverty and child and adult protection and consider how our framing of poverty can contribute to a deficits based model of practice. Learning Outcomes: -To consider how poverty can impact parenting capacity and the capacity to fulfil caring responsibilities -To identify how caring responsibilities can contribute to carers living in poverty -To look beyond income maximisation to effective ways to support people l poverty to live healthy, fulfilling lives 💷 Free for members £10 (plus VAT) for non-members. Signup: https://buff.ly/4d17rjy

Nearly 1 in 3 children now live in poverty in the UK, and the effects of poverty on health are undeniable. That’s why we’ve updated our position statement on poverty as a key driver of health inequalities. It outlines the state of child poverty in the UK today, the impact on child health and the actions each of the devolved administrations and UK Government should take to address it. Our updated recommendations include: - the new UK Government taskforce on child poverty to make health a core consideration in a child poverty strategy. - England, Wales and Northern Ireland to follow Scotland’s lead in introducing a Young Patients Family Fund. - Ending the two-child limit to benefit payments to provide further support to children and their families. You can read our recommendations in full: https://lnkd.in/eUQvZg6J

I appreciated the opportunity to share the situation in Ohio with The New York Times. Nothern Ohio has historically had a slower recovery than other parts of the country following a recession, and the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Nearly a quarter of our population is over 60 which creates different demands in need, available housing is low causing a spike in rents, childcare remains a challenge, and the decades-long issue of a lack of public transportation continues to plague our neighbors. While Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio continues to source near-record amounts of food & grocery products the number of neighbors seeking food assistance means the amount distributed per family is at its lowest level in 6 years.

Supporting every child: Should the government remove the 2 child limit? Child poverty is on the rise, with 700,000 more children living in poverty today compared to 2010. The Labour government has set up a Child Poverty Taskforce in response — but will they consider removing the 2 child limit? This cap, introduced in 2017, means that a family on Universal Credit (UC) or Child Tax Credits (CTC) only receives the child element, extra money to help with the cost of raising a child, for up to 2 children. It applies to all children born after April 2017, with some exceptions like for twins or non-consensual conception. https://lnkd.in/d3pZBqs5

100,000 children will be kept out of relative poverty in 2024-25 as a result of Scottish Government policies, according to analysis. First Minister Humza Yousaf welcomed the report as he joined Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville at Drumbrae Library Hub for a family #BookBug session today. Analysis shows Scottish Government policies, including our Scottish Child Payment, are having a substantial impact on child poverty levels. First Minister Humza Yousaf says we will invest a further £1.4 billion in our Scottish Child Payment over the next three years. The First Minister says despite the difficult financial situation facing Scotland, alongside a backdrop of continued UK Government austerity, the Scottish Budget continues to prioritise real action to lift children out of poverty and improve their chances in life. Were the UK Government to introduce an Essentials Guarantee, remove the two-child limit, and reinstate the family element in Universal Credit, as the Scottish Government has asked, this could lift a further 40,000 children in Scotland out of relative poverty in 2024-25. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eDFV9GTi

29% of unpaid carers in Scotland are living in poverty. 1 in 5 households in receipt of Carers Allowance live with food insecurity. The next UK Government must commit to increasing the Carer Premium/Carer Addition and Carer Element in Universal Credit by an equivalent £11.10 per week to provide extra income. If you meet an election candidate in the run up to the General Election, ask them how their party plans to support unpaid carers financially to get them out of poverty #CarersVotesCount #CarersManifesto

29% of unpaid carers in Scotland are living in poverty. 1 in 5 households in receipt of Carers Allowance live with food insecurity. The next UK Government must commit to increasing the Carer Premium/Carer Addition and Carer Element in Universal Credit by an equivalent £11.10 per week to provide extra income. If you meet an election candidate in the run up to the General Election, ask them how their party plans to support unpaid carers financially to get them out of poverty #CarersVotesCount #CarersManifesto

1 in 5 children live in poverty. Right here in our city of Leeds. I was truly saddened to read this article all about the Household Support Fund and the call for it to be extended. Whilst there are a number of considerations here, the fact remains that this fund is a lifeline to many families with children. Given that many are dependent upon it, what will happen if it’s no longer an option? This is just one more example of why a longer-term strategy for dealing with the impact of the cost of living crisis must be a priority. Without it, we’re going to see many more children and their families facing homelessness. #poverty #childpoverty #Leeds

We welcome the investment the Government has committed for cost of living relief in this year’s budget, which will provide significant and immediate relief to many Queenslanders. We commend the Government in continuing to invest in early intervention initiatives such as the Co-Responder Program and frontline homelessness services. Both of which will enable Anglicare Southern Queensland to continue to provide much-needed support for our clients. We maintain that lifting people out of poverty is a policy decision. We will continue to advocate for long term solutions such as increased income support, as one of the most significant actions to help those most vulnerable to escape poverty. #qldbudget #costoflivingcrisis #homelessness