Free local screening of I, Daniel Blake

WE ARE ALL DANIEL BLAKE presents

FREE COMMUNITY SCREENING of I, DANIEL BLAKE

The award-winning film by KEN LOACH written by PAUL LAVERTY

at NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE (beside Muirhouse Library)

WEDNESDAY 8th FEBRUARY at 6.30pm

The film will be followed by a Q & A with a panel including Ben Macpherson MSP

Tickets from North Edinburgh Arts telephone 315 2151 or reserve by calling Willie Black on 0751 568 6421

I, Daniel Blake screening at Broughton High School

Please find poster and details of the “I, Daniel Blake” film being screened in Broughton High School at 7pm on Thursday 9th February.

The film’s trailer can be found via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWgxw9E_h4 Continue reading I, Daniel Blake screening at Broughton High School

Scotland’s different tack on Unversal Credit welcomed

Universal Credit payments in Scotland are to become more frequent and adaptable, as new social security powers are set to be used by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government’s different approach has been welcomed by housingorganisations and anti-poverty campaigners as well as the Scottish Greens. Continue reading Scotland’s different tack on Unversal Credit welcomed

Freeman urges Westminster rethink on latest welfare proposals

Welfare changes ‘damaging’ to low income families

Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman has expressed strong opposition to the UK Government on its proposal to limit the number of children in families who can qualify for Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit. Continue reading Freeman urges Westminster rethink on latest welfare proposals

New Child Poverty Map reveals urgent need for action

Continue reading New Child Poverty Map reveals urgent need for action

Scottish Social Security consultation arouses strong feelings

Thousands of Scots share their views on the social security system

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The three-month consultation on building a Scottish social security system has ended – for now. Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman says the government will publish a report in the New Year and insists the dialogue will continue. Continue reading Scottish Social Security consultation arouses strong feelings

Greens: Scotland must act to stop benefits cap ‘cruelty’

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Alison Johnstone MSP, Social Security spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has urged the Scottish Government to use new devolved powers to stop an estimated 20,000 Scottish children being punished by the Westminster Government’s lower benefits cap. Continue reading Greens: Scotland must act to stop benefits cap ‘cruelty’

Thanks a million – CABs suppport one in 14 adult Scots

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Scotland’s Citizens Advice service gave 1 million pieces of advice last year, helping over 310,000 individuals – equivalent to over 1 in every 14 adults.

The service also put £120m into the pockets of Scottish citizens, though improving their financial health by helping them to access benefits entitlements and manage debt effectively. This helped some to avoid crisis situations like poverty, debt and homelessness.

Continue reading Thanks a million – CABs suppport one in 14 adult Scots