Others such as JSA have been discussed because of concurrent debates about the devolution of employment,childcare, housing, health and social care.,Its paper ‘Improving the Lives of Refugees in Scotland after the Referendum’ discussed the devolution,We also hope that these initial thoughts will form part of the Commission’s discussions with the political,We would be happy to contribute further if required.
https://scvo.scot/p/6295/2014/10/10/smith-commission-scvo-interim-response
http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/employability-social-justice-and-contribution-discussion-paper/employabilityScotland,For these reasons, SCVO’s discussion paper Employability, social justice and contribution is both timely,paper it is proposed that the economic and social value of parents, carers, volunteers and others who,contribute through means other than employment is not only recognised but prized.,It is arguable that their consequent contribution to the Treasury would not outweigh the social value
https://scvo.scot/p/10214/2015/09/23/parents-units-of-economic-activity-or-raisers-of-the-next-generation
What we would like to see: Discussion of the role of our tax system.,discussion paper.,This paper concluded that while paid employment remains one of the best ways in which people can take,SCVO believes that we need to value all forms of contribution, not just jobs, and to tailor support to,New Social Security Powers
How new powers might be used has been the subject of ongoing discussions throughout
https://scvo.scot/p/10549/2015/11/05/scvo-2016-holyrood-manifesto-key-themes
- key points from a recent SCVO discussion paper and associated discussion with the third sector on,Rethinking employability - Reflections on and learning from current debates SCVO discussion paper SCVO,’s recently published discussion paper has identified key themes and principles with the aim of stimulating,The key here is to value all forms of contribution, not just jobs, and to tailor support to each citizen,These include Skills, Housing, Justice, Health, Drugs, Alcohol, Social Care and Veterans support.
https://scvo.scot/p/10328/2015/10/12/creating-a-fairer-scotland-employability-support-scvo-response
Our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation and would like to contribute,Whilst some might feel that the tax system is not the remit of the third sector, without discussing what,without answering this question, it will be almost impossible for any political party to have complex discussions,in all its forms, see our public discussion paper on employability, social justice and contribution.,benefit of contributing where we can.
https://scvo.scot/p/10032/2015/08/28/finance-committee-inquiry-into-scottish-rate-of-income-tax
SCVO explored some of the options for digital parliament approaches in its discussion paper on democracy,Security & Employability Social security is a massive issue for our sector, not only due to the reforms,Human Rights The Committee could consider how UK equality law affects devolved areas such as housing, employment,and justice, appreciating how the impact may differ from other parts of the UK and suggesting how more,change in the conversation around tax to ensure that priority is not given to the desires of those who contribute
https://scvo.scot/p/10034/2015/08/31/scottish-affairs-committee-inquiry-work-of-the-scottish-affairs-committee
told Age UK they felt lonely “always” or “often”, while 350,000 elderly people said TV was their main form,Our sector also recognises that people contribute to society in many ways beyond paid employment, by,Engender:
Gender and other forms of equality are preconditions of sustainable, equitable growth.,Support – SCVO Response Employability, social justice and contribution discussion paper Work, wages,and wellbeing in the Scottish labour market A social justice strategy for Scotland An Economy for All
https://scvo.scot/p/12034/2016/04/11/scvo-briefing-issues-for-the-third-sector-beyond-2016