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YearDateTitleSummarySourceFile size
2009February 6 Data use in voluntary and community organisationsThis study assesses the need and demand within voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) for relevant, analysed and well-presented data to support their work tackling poverty.Joseph Rowntree Foundation145kb
2009February 2 The potential of migrant and community organisations to influence policyA report on a partnership set up to test how migrant and refugee community organisations could change policies and practices that are crucial to the lives of their communities.Joseph Rowntree Foundation504kb
2009January 19 Stuck in the middle: the importance of supporting six to 13 year oldsThis reports focuses on the importance of supporting children between the ages of six and 13, a time also known as ‘middle childhood’. Our research demonstrates the fundamental importance of this period to the emotional and physical development of all children, but especially the most vulnerable. Moreover, when we asked the young people we work with to highlight times when they needed support, they too identified this period.Action for Children565kb
2009January 8 Number of people with dementia in Scotland 2009Alzheimer Scotland estimate that between 60,0001 and 67,0002 people have dementia in Scotland this year. Around 1,380 and 1,640 of these people are under the age of 65. The numbers of people with dementia in Scotland are expected to rise to between 102,000 and 114,000 by 2031.Alzheimer Scotland160kb
2008December 17 Evictions by social landlords in ScotlandThis Shelter Scotland report shows that social landlords are evicting twice as many people as are being repossessed for mortgage default.Shelter Scotland146kb
2008December 10 Five types of inequalityThis Joseph Rowntree Foundation Viewpoint takes a wide view of the causes and possible cures on injurious inequalities, looking at five overlapping types of inequality and how to remedy them.Joseph Rowntree Foundation127kb
2008December 8 Towards a Healthier EconomyA new report published today sets out the multi-billion pound health benefits that Scotland would reap if its transport system was set on a more sustainable course. The new report 'Towards a Healthier Economy', published by the Transform Scotland Trust, makes the key finding that Scotland's economy could benefit by up to £4 billion annually if the country was to move to continental European levels of cycle use, and meet Scottish Government Ministers' aspirations.Transform Scotland Trust362kb
2008December 4 Paths to Health Newsletter - Issue 21 Winter 2008Paths to Health Newsletter - Issue 21 Winter 2008Paths to Health483kb
2008November 18 Housing choices and issues for young people in the UKThis review provides a synthesis of recent youth research with a specifi c bearing on the housing transitions of young people in the UK. This report provides a summary of research from the past decade, with a particular focus on young people in their late teens and twenties, and situates it within the broader youth transitions literature. The review highlights some of the most pressing concerns of young people in relation to housing.Joseph Rowntree Foundation214kb
2008November 18 Young people's housing transitions - FindingsIn a series of UK-wide discussions and events, young people and practitioners working with young people gave their views on issues surrounding the transition to independent living. The discussions covered difficulties that young people faced and examples of good practice.Joseph Rowntree Foundation92kb

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