Policy & Research Officer at SCDC. Manage Communities Channel Scotland, a website for community groups and organisations in Scotland
Scotland
Joined April 2013
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Andrew Paterson retweeted
.@GDA__online 5500 disabled members extremely concerned at proposals to cut #PIP esp. for #MentalHealth distress. #Discrimination #BarriersToWork #Poverty #DecliningPublicServices as well as #LowPay are the real problem which must be tackled. Shameful attack on disabled people.
@UKGov assault on disabled people take no account of structural inequalities in accessing education, work, the physical environment e.g. transport and buildings, services or #ExtraCosts .@RishiSunak proposals undermine #HumanRights theguardian.com/politics/202…
Andrew Paterson retweeted
Where’s the outrage about Scotland’s worsening health inequalities?
In this piece, our Director Susan Paxton asks why reducing Scotland’s worsening health inequalities isn’t Scotland’s most urgent mission – and what needs to change to make this happen.
chex.org.uk/news/article/202…
Andrew Paterson retweeted
The cruel Rwanda scheme actively puts people who come here seeking safety in danger. It ruins lives. It's unworkable. It's expensive. We stand with all those fighting for a compassionate and fair system.
Andrew Paterson retweeted
Pleased to sign this letter, alongside trade unions and environmental and transport groups, calling for peak train fares to be scrapped permanently.
Trains must be more affordable if we are to reduce emissions from transport.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv2y…
Unions, transport groups, and environmental campaigners want peak train fares in Scotland scrapped permanently.
In a joint letter to the Scottish Government, they argue that keeping ticket prices low will encourage more rail travel and help meet climate targets.
Peak fares were withdrawn in October 2023 under a pilot scheme, but that finishes at the end of June.
Andrew Paterson retweeted
We appreciate the generous contribution of @TradesHouse in supporting us with hybrid equipment.
“I love the hybrid events, & GDA makes it feel like we’re in the room with everyone else. I’m not able to get out & miss my pals, but you bring them into my living room, via the iPad!”
ALT GDA members fill a room, with the hybrid set-up visible in the foreground, showing GDA members participating on Zoom.
ALT GDA members fill a room. On the wall, TV screens show PowerPoint slides and GDA members participating on Zoom. In the foreground, a laptop shows the Zoom meeting on a laptop and iPad.
ALT GDA members fill a ballroom. On a screen at the front of the room, a GDA member on Zoom is being projected, speaking to the room.
Andrew Paterson retweeted
Today we’re launching the #CashFirstCommunities podcast at the Cash First conference in Glasgow.
Our first special guest is Sarah Russell from @PerthCAB
Click the link to download from your favourite podcast app!
link.chtbl.com/cashfirstcomm…
Andrew Paterson retweeted
Community-led work cannot happen without secure, long-term funding.
Organisations like @GDA__online do vital work supporting their members, and should be able to plan and deliver their activity without this uncertainty.
.@GDA__online awaiting funding outcome beyond 31st March from @LevellingUpFund @glasgowlife @GlasgowCC @AdviceUK as well as @scotgov How can we plan to continue vital supports to disabled people? #Funding #Precarity #DPOs #Investment
Andrew Paterson retweeted
Poverty in the UK is a political choice.
📊NEW ANALYSIS FROM NEF📊 Another round of national insurance cuts, announced tomorrow, would benefit those who need it least. The richest fifth of households would gain 12x more than the poorest fifth. #SpringBudget 1/3
Andrew Paterson retweeted
@GDA__online awaiting funding from @scotgov affecting 5500 disabled members. It is not ok that funding ends on 31st March & still no communication. It is not ok that we can't reassure disabled staff & members. Disabled people's lives blighted by #Austerity #Covid #COL #ActNow
Andrew Paterson retweeted
New blog: David Allan shares his thoughts around the progress of community-led action research – and what could be next for this approach in Scotland.
scdc.org.uk/news/article/202…
Andrew Paterson retweeted
It was a great event - made possible by all the amazing network members and delegates who came along to discuss and share their learning ♥
Thanks to everyone at #CHEX24 and watch this space for more community-led health happenings! 😁
Andrew Paterson retweeted
GDA's SCEG gathered today to co-design a national complaints system within the NCS.
It must:
Provide access to support for us to have our voices heard in policy and service design in complaints.
Provide Independent advocacy support to help us speak up or to speak for us.
ALT GDA members are gathered around 3 round tables while listening and looking towards a presentation projected at the far end of the room. There are 3 members at the table at the foreground of the image, one with pink hair and one with red hair. The member with red hair is taking notes on their briefing pack.
A key message from new @CHEX_Org briefing on health inequalities in Scotland is the importance of community development and other support so that disadvantaged communities can help make change happen. And don't forget practitioners, who need support too! chex.org.uk/briefings/health…
Andrew Paterson retweeted
.@scotgovnetzero has launched a consultation on its new draft plan for adapting to #ClimateChange.
The consultation closes on 24 April and you can find out out how to have your say here: communitycouncils.scot/news/…
One of the key messages in our new briefing is to recognise the value of community-led approaches and resource them effectively. A relatively small investment from overall health spend would make a huge difference to the community sector's preventative impact.
New CHEX Briefing published today:
In this timely paper, we set out actions we think can help eradicate health inequality in Scotland.
The actions are based on learning from our work in this area, including from the wider community-led health sector.
chex.org.uk/briefings/health…
Andrew Paterson retweeted
Over the next couple of weeks, we're following @DrLConnelly on #TheLongWalkForJustice to @ScotParl
to secure an apology from @scotgov
@Emma_Roddick @ScotGovFM
for the horrendous #TinkerExperiments
Read more here: ⬇️
thenational.scot/news/240315…
That's me on my way thanks for all the support and see you on the journey #TheLongWalkForJustice
Andrew Paterson retweeted
📢 The final cost of living payment of £299 will be paid between Feb 6 and Feb 22.
➡️ People on certain benefits are eligible, including Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Child and Working Tax Credits.
ℹ️ Find out more: opfs.org.uk/support-and-advi…
ALT Cost of Living payments.
Andrew Paterson retweeted
"Film celebrating pioneering women activists nominated for major award..And you can help it win by voting for it!" says @ThirdForceNews. Vote here smileycharityfilmawards.com/…
tfn.scot/news/film-celebrati…
@Kairos_women @CooperativesUK @PaisleyMuseum @SmileyCFA @createpaisley @coopnews
