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The Care Reform (Scotland) Bill and planned wider social care reforms, will address many of the Committee’s recommendations, which asked the Scottish Government to set out how it would ensure national oversight of many aspects which are key to the successful delivery of SDS in Scotland.
OM also mentions a meeting with Paul Sweeney MSP, attended by skilled Ukrainians working below their qualifications in jobs such as factory or cafeteria roles. Many face rejections for being “overqualified” despite willingness to work below their expertise.
Accessing appropriate spaces is also proving challenging – as a result of further cuts, many Local Authorities are increasing venue hire charges to unaffordable levels.
However, there is a greater barrier to that for many women, particularly those who have childcare responsibilities, and there are costs associated with being so present.
No formal entry requirements are needed for most undergraduate qualifications or modules, and many undergraduates join without standard university entrance level qualifications.
CPAG’s own analysis suggest the payment lifts around 50 000 children out of poverty, whilst reducing the depth of poverty for many more (CPAG State of the Nations, forthcoming, 2024).