13K views · 507 reactions | We want to ensure that no child in Scotland grows up in poverty. Watch First Minister John Swinney as he explains what we are doing to eradicate child poverty and provide whole family support. | The Scottish Government | Facebook

The impact of poverty in Scotland demands the same emergency response as Covid, according to the children’s charity Aberlour. It says the escalating crisis trapping young Scots in poverty requires the same urgent support offered to families during the pandemic. One in four children now live in poverty but, the charity warns, the figure is far higher in Scotland’s poorest postcodes where half of all children may be growing up in families struggling to stay afloat. #stvnews #scotland #poverty | ST

1.1K views · 12 reactions | The Scottish Government homelessness statistics revealed yesterday that a record number of 10,360 children are in temporary accommodation in Scotland. Here’s our director, Alison Watson, reflecting on what that means and what needs to happen next. #housingemergency #homelessness #socialhomes | Shelter Scotland | Facebook

2.6K views · 17 reactions | The number of live homelessness cases in Scotland has surged to a record high, statistics have revealed. https://i.stv.tv/3zybPbv | STV News | Facebook

3.6K views · 12 reactions | There are more open homelessness cases in...