Decision details

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to note the ongoing initiatives in relation to stigma and discrimination for those experiencing poverty; health and wellbeing of those experiencing poverty, and credit unions and fair and affordable banking and advice services;

(ii)            to note the content of the Poverty Alliance and Scottish Women’s Budget Group on Women’s Experiences of the Cost-of-Living Crisis report issued in November 2022; and

(iii)          to instruct the Chief Officer – Early Intervention and Community Empowerment, to further promote the Scottish Welfare Fund and financial wellbeing support through social media to increase awareness.