vulnerable and struggling to participate in society and the economy on an equal footing e.g. three year,SCVO has called for the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill to have a clear rights focus, given the nature,of the Fund.,Highland Senior Citizens Network and others through our Highlands and Islands Equality Forum (HIEF) to deliver,References
[i] http://www.cpag.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/14-05%20Sanctions%20Stats%20Briefing%20
https://scvo.scot/p/6695/2014/11/10/briefing-scottish-government-debate-on-human-rights
Nevertheless, rising demand for social care services and declining resources, projected against changing,For example, the devolution of welfare powers and pre-existing commitments in the realm of health policy,How you contract shapes what is delivered.,moves away from innovative projects.,Scottish Government should not rely on unpaid care at the expense of funding and investment in statutory
https://scvo.scot/p/15370/2017/05/23/the-future-of-social-care-in-scotland
Devolution to the Scottish Parliament
Deliver commitments to further Devolution to Scotland (and other,Not mentioned specifically in the manifesto £1,600 Future Fund for every 18 and 19 year old not in college,Establish a Scottish Jobs Guarantee offering a paid starter job and training for every 18 - 24 year old,Pledge to invest £800m a year above inflation for Scottish NHS Invest to tackle the bed shortage crisis,Invest in community-run health projects through a new Healthy Challenge fund.
https://scvo.scot/p/8791/2015/04/21/how-do-the-manifestos-measure-up-for-the-scottish-third-sector
As SCVO's Charities, Scotland & Holyrood: Twenty Years Delivering Change details, the voluntary sector,, for housing as a welfare right, and for local transport solutions that give affordable access.,that fair, flexible, and accessible funding – including multi-year funding with greater flexibility,We are calling for multi-year funding because voluntary organisations need longer-term funding models,Greater flexibility from funders, including the Scottish Government, in areas such as project and service
https://scvo.scot/p/53665/2022/09/14/scvo-response-to-pre-budget-scrutiny-2023-24-the-sectors-role-in-reducing-inequalities-alleviating-poverty