Poor Scotland equals Poor Health

Disappointing statistics have been released which show that life expectancy, and the quality of that life, is lower in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK.
Life expectancy (LE) estimates how many years a person might be expected to live. Healthy life expectancy (HLE) is an estimate of how many years they might live in ‘good’ health. [...]

Written on December 17, 2008 | Posted in Health

Achieving Our Potential

Today sees the launch of a £7.5million initiative to fight poverty and income inequality in Scotland.
“Achieving Our Potential” is a joint approach by the Scottish Government and COSLA in the fight against poverty. The programme highlights key actions needed in Scotland to improve income levels for employees, to raise awareness of statutory workers’ rights and  [...]

Written on November 26, 2008 | Posted in Featured, Scotland

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