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Annual report for the Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 59
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This document is the third annual report that relates to the revised Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland (2014), and the sixth annual report in relation to the first Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland, published in 2011. Chapter 2 details progress, both before and after housing costs, against the four income-based measures that formed the basis of the Child Poverty Act 2010 targets. It shows that in 2014/15, 17% of children in Scotland were in relative poverty before housing costs – 160,000 children. This was an increase from 14% the previous year, with 20,000 more children in poverty in 2014/15. After housing costs, 22% of children were in relative poverty – 220,000 children. 16% were living in absolute poverty before housing costs – an increase from 14% the previous year, with 10,000 more children living in absolute poverty in 2014/15. After housing costs, 12% of children in Scotland were living in low income and material deprivation – 120,000 children. Chapters 3-5 report progress in relation to the Child Poverty Measurement Framework for Scotland, focusing on three outcomes: pockets - maximising financial resources of families on low incomes; prospects - improved life chances of children in poverty; and places - children from low income households live in well-designed, sustainable places. (Edited publisher abstract)
Key statistics on people with disabilities in employment
- Author:
- POWELL Andy
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Library
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
Briefing providing key statistics on disabled people in employment in the UK. It presents quarterly employment figures for disabled and non-disabled people from 2013 to 2016. The figures highlight the Disability Employment gap, with 46.9 per cent of disabled people aged 16-64 in employment in the first quarter of 2016, compared to 79.9 per cent of non-disabled people. The figures also show that the level of employment among disabled people has been rising more quickly than for non-disabled people. It then presents statistics on the numbers of disabled people participating in employment schemes to help them into work, specifically: The Work Programme, Jobcentre Plus Support, Work Choice, Access to work. Finally it looks at future changes to employment schemes, with the Work and Health Programme to replace the Work Programme and Work Choice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Kinship care in Wales: quick guide
- Author:
- HAYWARD Lynette
- Publisher:
- National Assembly for Wales. Research Service
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The 2001 census showed that Wales had the highest proportion of children living in kinship care of all the UK countries - around 9,200 or 1 in 72 of all children living in Wales. Approximately 139,000 children were living with relatives throughout the UK. Welsh statistics show that Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent are the two local authority areas with the highest concentration of deprivation in Wales and kinship care studies support a link. This summary sheet details statistics on looked after children in Wales, specifically examining kinship care. It presents data from various sources. It examines the child poverty issues, the impact on carers and children, kinship care as foster care. It also considers what support is available to other kinship carers, and finally discusses policy developments in the UK which relate to kinship care.
Monitoring poverty and social exclusion in Scotland 2010
- Authors:
- PAREKH Anushree, KENWAY Peter, MACINNES Tom
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 30p., tables
- Place of publication:
- York
This report is the latest in the Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion in Scotland series which has been published every two years since 2002. It is shaped as a response to key developments since the last report was published in 2008. Part 1 of the report sets out what has happened to poverty during the recession, and part 2 identifies possible weaknesses and gaps in the Scottish government’s current anti-poverty programme.
The homelessness monitor: England 2021
- Authors:
- FITZPATRICK Suzanne, et al
- Publisher:
- Crisis
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- xxiv, 121
- Place of publication:
- London
A longitudinal study providing independent analysis of the homelessness impacts of recent economic and policy developments in England. This ninth annual report updates our account of how homelessness stands in England in 2020, or as close to 2020 as data availability allows. It also highlights emerging trends and forecasts some of the likely future changes, identifying the developments likely to have the most significant impacts on homelessness. The report covers a year dominated by the twin major events of the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit. It is also the first Monitor in which a comprehensive analysis of Homelessness Reduction Act processes and outcomes is included and we offer detailed modelling estimates and forward projections of extreme forms of ‘core’ homelessness. Thanks to temporary protective measures (especially income protection programmes and eviction moratoria), the COVID-19 pandemic triggered no immediate overall increase in homelessness applications. The number judged as threatened with homelessness fell back significantly between April-June 2020 (down 35 per cent on the previous quarter). The pandemic has further exposed England’s severe shortage of affordable homes and, post-lockdown, local authorities expect to see an increase in levels of homelessness. In the longer term, the largest projected impact on reducing core homelessness would result from a large expansion of total and social housing supply and consistent, large-scale application of Housing First accompanied by appropriate support for mental health and substance misuse issues, and raising of the Local Housing Allowance. (Edited publisher abstract)
National evaluation of the Troubled Families programme: interim report family monitoring data
- Author:
- ECORYS UK
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Communities and Local Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 50
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This report summarises the early findings from the data submitted by local authorities as part of the first round of submissions for the Family Monitoring Data element of the National Evaluation of the Troubled Families Programme. It outlines the evidence from the first batch of data on families working with a local Troubled Families intervention from the start of the programme (April 2012) to the end of December 2013. The report builds a detailed picture of those being helped through the programme by presenting information on family composition, profile, the types and range of problems experienced by families and how those problems change throughout the duration of the intervention. (Edited publisher abstract)
Greater expectations: raising aspirations for our children
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- London
In 1969, the National Children’s Bureau conducted a study looking at the experiences of children aged 11 from poor, disadvantaged backgrounds, published as Born to fail?’ in 1973. ‘Greater expectations’ examines 12 key indicators to determine whether children in this country still experience inequality and disadvantage, and finds that the number of children in poverty has increased by 1.5 million. This publication is arranged in two main parts. Part One uses available statistical data (mostly relating to England only) to provide a snapshot of what it means to be a child growing up today, and to find out whether the inequalities identified in ‘Born to fail?’ persist. Evidence is also used from NCB’s 1982 publication, ‘Children in adversity’ which revisited the group of children studied in ‘Born to fail?’ when they were 16 years old. Part Two assesses how, compared with other industrialised nations, our country is supporting children across some key areas of their lives. By doing so, the aim is to give an indication of where and how we could be doing better and striving to have greater expectations for our children. Most of the data covers the UK. Recommendations are made for immediate government action and for fundamental change in politics and civil society in respect of measures to improve the lives of children and young people that will reduce inequalities in the key areas set out in this report. (Original abstract)
Care leavers in England: data pack
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 27p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Government policy aims to improve the quality of support provided to care leavers as they make the transition to adulthood. This pack summarises national data about children who leave care aged 16 and over and the outcomes of care leavers at age 19. The aims are to help local authorities to compare their performance with others, and to investigate issues such as age of leaving care and placement stability on the outcomes of care leavers. The analysis is derived from data provided by local authorities to the Department for Education. The figures show that the number of young people aged 16 and over leaving care has risen each year from 8,170 in 2007 to 10,000 in 2012. More than half of these young people (63%) were aged 18 and over at the time of leaving care, 19% were aged 16, and 18% were aged 17. The most common activity types for former care leavers are: education other than higher education; training or employment; or not in education, employment or training for reasons other than illness or disability. The older young people leave care, the more likely they are to remain in education. Key messages are provided for local authorities on care leavers and supporting them in education.
People with learning disabilities in England 2010
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- Improving Health and Lives: Learning Disabilities Observatory
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 71p.
- Place of publication:
- Stockton-on-Tees
Information is collected by several government departments on the characteristics of people with learning disabilities and on the services and supports used by them and their unpaid carers. The aim of this report is to provide a concise summary of this information and to provide links to key data collections. The report estimates that in England in 2010 1,198,000 people had learning disabilities. This includes: 298,000 children (188,000 boys, 110,000 girls) age 0-17; and 900,000 adults (526,000 men and 374,000 women), of whom 191,000 (21%) are known to learning disabilities services. The report includes data on health services, education, adult social care, employment, benefits and carers. Some of the information highlights progress being made on the implementation of key health and social care policies for people with learning disabilities, including: increased rates of uptake of annual health checks by adults with learning disabilities; a reduction in NHS long-term accommodation for adults with learning disabilities; and increased uptake of direct payments and personal budgets by people with learning disabilities. Other information, for example the very low rates of employment among adults with learning disabilities, highlights the progress that still needs to be made in order to meet the aspirations of current policies.
The homelessness monitor: England 2019
- Authors:
- FITZPATRICK Suzanne, et al
- Publisher:
- Crisis
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- xxiv, 102
- Place of publication:
- London
Annual report providing an independent analysis of the impact on homelessness from recent economic and policy developments in England in 2019. It provides a statistical overview of key homeless trends, including trends for rough sleepers, single homeless people and for statutory homelessness. It also draws on a national survey of councils, and interviews with council and national government representatives and charities. It focuses primarily on what has changed over the past year, including policy changes such as the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and the new Rough Sleeping Strategy. The findings highlight the challenges facing councils due to welfare reforms and increasing housing market pressures, which are making it harder for low income households to find a place to live. It shows that councils are seeing more demand for their services, but have a diminishing social housing supply and few options in the private rented sector. The introduction of the Housing Reduction Act has produced some positive change, with local authorities reporting it has enabled a more person-centred approach to managing homelessness in their area. Two-thirds of local authorities also saw the Act as having positive impacts for single people. (Edited publisher abstract)