Andrew Paterson

Policy & Research Officer at SCDC. Manage Communities Channel Scotland, a website for community groups and organisations in Scotland

[Tressa Burke @tressaburke]

.@GDA__online 5500 disabled members extremely concerned at proposals to cut #PIP esp. for #MentalHealth distress. #Discrimination #BarriersToWork #Poverty #DecliningPublicServices as well as #LowPay are the real problem which must be tackled. Shameful attack on disabled people.

[CHEX @CHEX_Org]

Where’s the outrage about Scotland’s worsening health inequalities?

In this piece, our Director Susan Paxton asks why reducing Scotland’s worsening health inequalities isn’t Scotland’s most urgent mission – and what needs to change to make this happen.

https://t.co/vtm4xOjSHi

[Homeless Network Scotland @homelessnetscot]

The cruel Rwanda scheme actively puts people who come here seeking safety in danger. It ruins lives. It's unworkable. It's expensive. We stand with all those fighting for a compassionate and fair system.

[Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot]

Pleased to sign this letter, alongside trade unions and environmental and transport groups, calling for peak train fares to be scrapped permanently.

Trains must be more affordable if we are to reduce emissions from transport.

https://t.co/PZrd2KRwxv

[Glasgow Disability Alliance @GDA__online]

We appreciate the generous contribution of @TradesHouse in supporting us with hybrid equipment.
“I love the hybrid events, & GDA makes it feel like we’re in the room with everyone else. I’m not able to get out & miss my pals, but you bring them into my living room, via the iPad!”

[Trussell Scotland @TrussellScot]

Today we’re launching the #CashFirstCommunities podcast at the Cash First conference in Glasgow.

Our first special guest is Sarah Russell from @PerthCAB

Click the link to download from your favourite podcast app!

https://t.co/yqUUCee2Dl

[@SCDC_org @SCDC_Org]

Community-led work cannot happen without secure, long-term funding.

Organisations like @GDA__online do vital work supporting their members, and should be able to plan and deliver their activity without this uncertainty.

[David Reilly @CommunityDavid]

Poverty in the UK is a political choice.

[Tressa Burke @tressaburke]

@GDA__online awaiting funding from @scotgov affecting 5500 disabled members. It is not ok that funding ends on 31st March & still no communication. It is not ok that we can't reassure disabled staff & members. Disabled people's lives blighted by #Austerity #Covid #COL #ActNow

[@SCDC_org @SCDC_Org]

New blog: David Allan shares his thoughts around the progress of community-led action research – and what could be next for this approach in Scotland.

https://t.co/TibLfE1SuR

[CHEX @CHEX_Org]

And here are our 4 actions from the health inequalities report - with fairer distribution of resources as the first one. #CHEX24

[CHEX @CHEX_Org]

It was a great event - made possible by all the amazing network members and delegates who came along to discuss and share their learning ♥

Thanks to everyone at #CHEX24 and watch this space for more community-led health happenings! 😁

[Andrew Paterson @SCDC_Andrew]

@homelessnetscot @PaulMcLennan7 @Cyrenians1968 @SMITF_frontline Really good to see the Change Team continue their great work influencing homelessness policy

[Glasgow Disability Alliance @GDA__online]

GDA's SCEG gathered today to co-design a national complaints system within the NCS.
It must:
Provide access to support for us to have our voices heard in policy and service design in complaints.
Provide Independent advocacy support to help us speak up or to speak for us.

[Andrew Paterson @SCDC_Andrew]

A key message from new @CHEX_Org briefing on health inequalities in Scotland is the importance of community development and other support so that disadvantaged communities can help make change happen. And don't forget practitioners, who need support too! https://t.co/dKNO1qA9Ya

[Scottish CCs @ScottishCCs]

.@scotgovnetzero has launched a consultation on its new draft plan for adapting to #ClimateChange.

The consultation closes on 24 April and you can find out out how to have your say here: https://t.co/ylXwb5r03b

[Andrew Paterson @SCDC_Andrew]

One of the key messages in our new briefing is to recognise the value of community-led approaches and resource them effectively. A relatively small investment from overall health spend would make a huge difference to the community sector's preventative impact.

[CHEX @CHEX_Org]

New CHEX Briefing published today:

In this timely paper, we set out actions we think can help eradicate health inequality in Scotland.

The actions are based on learning from our work in this area, including from the wider community-led health sector.

https://t.co/JFOUYcq869

[Making Rights Real @Rights_Real]

Over the next couple of weeks, we're following @DrLConnelly on #TheLongWalkForJustice to @ScotParl
to secure an apology from @scotgov
@Emma_Roddick @ScotGovFM
for the horrendous #TinkerExperiments

Read more here: ⬇️

https://t.co/D85etmWfM6

[One Parent Families Scotland @OPFS]

📢 The final cost of living payment of £299 will be paid between Feb 6 and Feb 22.

➡️ People on certain benefits are eligible, including Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Child and Working Tax Credits.

ℹ️ Find out more: https://t.co/eDIUBXIEPm