Daniel Kelly

Comms, engagement & public affairs - particularly interested in (in)equality and rights in Scotland. All views my own.

[Natalie Mosson-Kelly @mw_mossonkelly]

So happy to be able to write about something I feel passionate about - inter-professional working.
When we recognise the strengths of every profession working in the perinatal period & work together, we can do so much to support the mental health of all those we care for #WMMHD

[Daniel Kelly @DKellyComms]

Equalities Minister @Emma_Roddick said ISF? “sets out the progress the Scottish Government is making towards a fairer Scotland” and “highlights the challenges that Scotland faces […] Achieving equality is a critical mission for the Scottish Government”

https://t.co/PakXhThNgh

[Daniel Kelly @DKellyComms]

Yesterday the equality regulator @EHRCScotland published a report aiming to answer the question: Is Scotland Fairer?

While some improvements have been achieved over the last five years, many people have experienced worsening inequalities.

Here are some of the key findings… ⬇️

[EHRC Scotland @EHRCScotland]

Today we published an assessment of equality and human rights in Scotland over the last five years.

Our analysis focuses on the nine protected characteristics safeguarded by the Equality Act 2010 and the progress and challenges in areas like education, health, justice and work⬇️

[Daniel Kelly @DKellyComms]

The EHRC’s Scotland Commissioner and Deputy Chair @ProfLesleyS calls for more to be done to address these inequalities. The analysis presented can help drive improvements in public services and better data collection by PC will help tackle unfair disparities further.

[RCGP Scotland @RCGPScotland]

We are delighted that the Scottish Government has now allocated funding to secure Community Link Workers in Glasgow for the next three years.☀️

Congratulations to all those who campaigned to protect these valued roles.

[Rose Fitzpatrick CBE QPM @Rose_Fitzp]

A positive and productive meeting of our NSPAG today with the owners and key leaders of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy.

We share determination to save lives from being lost and blighted and to tackle the inequalities which increase risk.

#CreatingHopeTogether

[Claire Hislop @clairehislop76]

Some great opportunities to join us at PHS working across a range of priority areas to improve public health, including my amazing diet, physical activity and healthy weight team. Please share with anyone who might be interested.

[Kimberley Somerside @KimSomerside]

A very nuanced explanation of all the funding challenges facing CLWs.

On the PCIF: “The allocation is made on a population basis, not on the basis of need. Yet it is within our more deprived communities that health needs and health inequalities are greatest.”

Worth a read 👇

[Kenny Stewart @Kenny__Stewart]

Wee bit of Sunday evening personal news: pleased to say I’ll be joining @SAMHtweets as head of public affairs and comms next month. Lots to do in the world of mental health services, policy and law reform, and I’m excited to get started.

[Phillip Couser @phil_couser]

Great story that shows it is not just about ‘being tough on crime’ that works, but understanding the causes, essentially a public health approach.

[Lost Glasgow @LostGlasgow]

#OTD 51 years ago, trade unionist Jimmy Reid stood up in the Bute Hall of Glasgow University, having been elected by the students as their new rector.

The speech he delivered - without notes - is as profound now as it was then.

[Lucy Mulvagh FRSA MCIPR @lkmulvagh]

📢ICYMI (and please RT!) #SNAP2 is launched TODAY. 54 practical actions to help make #HumanRights real in everyday life in Scotland. https://t.co/JHl7Srbw7v

[Kenny Stewart @Kenny__Stewart]

#PCSonStrike

[Faculty of Public Health @FPH]

Following our recent statement urging action on the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland, including a call to publish a Health Impact Assessment, FPH are pleased to see this from @P_H_S_Official.

Read our full call to action here: https://t.co/Pqo7z1WuTE

[PFA Scotland @PFAScotland]

PFA Scotland statement from Fraser Wishart on Rico Quitongo's unsuccessful racial discrimination claim - full statement from Fraser and Rico here ➡️https://t.co/OraBXDQTUC