Research from a range of third sector organisations highlights that carers do not get anywhere near enough,The third sector as an equal partner
The joint third sector statement mentioned above demonstrates concern,SCVO’s own research shows that third sector funding from the public sector is down, and third sector,/policy-library/state-of-caring-2014 [vi] http://www.carers.org/news/wake-call-nation-over-reality-family-caring,/value-carers-services-put-%C2%A3814m-year [xvi] http://www.scvo.scot/news-campaigns-and-policy/research
https://scvo.scot/p/8850/2015/04/22/carers-scotland-bill-stage-1-briefing-for-health-and-sport-committee
Changing the Debate
SCVO and the wider third sector have long argued that the debate about welfare must,Most of all, the third sector wants to see a move away from a “them” and “us” approach to welfare policy,, their families and the third sector organisations that support them”.,Future Opportunities
The experience of the third sector and its work on the frontline with people affected,References
[i] http://www.scvo.scot/news-campaigns-and-policy/research/third-sector-and-welfare-on-the-frontline
https://scvo.scot/p/8956/2015/04/30/response-to-welfare-reform-committee-inquiry-on-women-and-welfare
Report summary
In this report SCVO presents third sector perspectives on the impact of welfare reform,the most talked-about policy issue affecting the third sector.,Impact of welfare reform on the third sector
The report findings confirm that welfare reform continues,Recommendations Throughout this research, frontline third sector organisations have suggested that decent,and third sector work together to develop legislation, policies and strategies that will ensure everyone
https://scvo.scot/p/7128/2014/12/03/third-sector-and-welfare-on-the-frontline
research on the impact of welfare reform on frontline charities shows that cuts, and poor management,“We also need more investment in frontline third sector organisations so that they are in a better position,“Many charities and third sector organisations are being overwhelmed by demand from the most vulnerable,They are based on our findings from interviews and focus groups with 40 third sector organisations across,Scotland and a Scotland-wide survey answered by 65 third sector organisations To arrange further comment
https://scvo.scot/p/7150/2014/12/04/no-let-up-in-attack-on-the-poor-in-autumn-statement
No Safety Net
Along with many of our members, SCVO believes that this new policy, alongside other devastating,For example: A range of third sector organisations give examples of individuals and families left in,At a recent session with the Scottish Parliament Welfare Reform Committee, a panel of third sector and,into the impact of welfare reform on Scotland’s third sector.,[iii] http://www.scvo.scot/news-campaigns-and-policy/briefings-consultation-responses/independent-review-of-jobseekers-allowance-sanctions
https://scvo.scot/p/5169/2014/07/01/response-to-ssac-consultation-extension-of-benefit-waiting-days
