Several examples of the failure of the system to protect rights were provided by those who attended the Glasgow TSI event—
A number of participants described those they support as being “afraid” of public services – housing, immigration, social security, criminal justice and social care were mentioned specifically;
Disabled women not having access to key health services/screening;
Women fleeing violence not being able to access housing or other key services;
Disabled people losing critical overnight support;
Social care being deemed too costly and therefore increasing institutionalisation, which goes against wishes of people/families to stay together;
People not being fed properly as paid carers have limited time in their homes;
Poorer outcomes in education for disabled children and those with complex additional support needs;
The poor experience of children and young people in the justice system;
The continued existence of poverty and deprivation in Scotland – how that erodes access to rights for women, children, refugees/asylum seekers and others;
The specific experience of asylum seekers was mentioned particularly in relation to those affected by lockouts when their claim for asylum is denied.