Day 6 of #ChallengePoverty week
1 in 4 disabled people are trapped in poverty
Social security must meet people's needs, be delivered with respect and people should be supported in employment
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#AyeWeCan
Lived experience - we now how the system works , how the theory and practice is very different. As Henry says “ millennials don’t know anything different , we tolerate it “ Fantastic panel @PovertyAlliance#ChallengePoverty#AyeWeCan
Today pop down to Bowmar Centre to visit Clax 1400 cafe , visit homestart pop up shop and find out about Clacks Living Directory 😃 #challengepovertyweek#ayewecan
It’s #ChallengePoverty Week - events taking place in Clackmannanshire to help our families break the grip of poverty. Clackmannanshire Alliance members are making pledges– here is @clacksCTSI Anthea Coulter to #ChallengePovertyClacks
https://t.co/lKpfqh30dg
Our #WalkatWorkAward is helping our staff move more and sit less at work making them feel happier, less stressed and more productive. Bowmar Aspiring Communities Lunchtime walk every Tuesday 12pm , @playalloa & @ClacksCouncil taking part each week ! Big thanks to @PathsforAll 👟
Thanks to everyone that came out tonight to look at the key priorities for change for Alloa South & East @claxyouthvoice #WinnerWinnerChickenDinner
Tonight Hawkhill 6pm “Time for Action” anyone work, rest or play in ALLOA South & East area , your voice matters . In a 6 week period over 250 spoke to me and I gathered your views, so let’s see what we can do together to make our community a better place 💪🏼🙂 #community
Tonight Hawkhill 6pm “Time for Action” anyone work, rest or play in ALLOA South & East area , your voice matters . In a 6 week period over 250 spoke to me and I gathered your views, so let’s see what we can do together to make our community a better place 💪🏼🙂 #community
670 Health Walks take place across #Scotland every week. They are free, low level, short, social, local and led by trained volunteers. Now, we've made it easier to find your nearest #HealthWalk. Visit https://t.co/mvJ4eP4imQ and search with your town or city.
#EverydayWalking
@AreaBowmar@ClacksCouncil @ochillass @KeithBrownSNP @LukeGrahamMP A joint team of organisations are currently planning events for #ChallengePovertyWeek in Clacks. This week we are focusing on #SuicidePreventionWeek - poverty can be a contributing factor to mental health issues & suicide so this adds to our narrative for CPW. More info soon!
September is preparedness month. Emergencies can happen at any time and it’s recommended to have a #GrabBag ready containing essential items including medication, copies of important documents, food/water, torch, radio and other personal items #30Days30WaysUK#BePrepared
Did you know 2 people every day die by suicide in Scotland? We’re supporting Scotland to #AskTellSaveALife. If you suspect someone may be feeling suicidal, ask them. It could save their life. Raise your awareness & prevent suicide: https://t.co/bUnLJ9jL8i
How great is @AlloaAcademy at winning awards?
Well the answer is ...We are so great 😁😁😁😁
I am so proud to be part of the team that won the award for 'Developing the young workforce'' at last night's Towards Excellence Award ceremony at Alloa Academy.
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The new Funeral Support Payment from @Scotgov will be available to people in Scotland, who are on certain benefits or tax credits and need support to meet the costs of a funeral.