This class of information covers contemporary issues such as social inclusion, equality and volunteering as they affect people, both old and young.
In particular, strategic information on the following is available:
- Social inclusion, which includes initiatives on poverty and disadvantage, and child poverty.
- Third Sector, which includes a list of grants available to the Voluntary Sector and allocations, volunteering, and Charities.
- Social Work Services, which includes Funding Sources to Support Workforce Development in Social Work Services.
- Equality, which includes strategies relating to age equality, disabled people, gender equality, Gypsies/Travellers, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, mainstreaming, Faith and Race Equality, Refugees and asylum seekers, and Violence against women.
- Young People, which includes Children's Services, Early Education and Childcare, Children and Families, Support for Communities, Children who Offend, Youth Work, and Children's Rights.
- Older People, which includes Learning, Employment and Volunteering, Public transport and concessionary travel information, healthcare and healthy living advice, Community care, pensions and entitlements, Home improvements, Social justice.
- Broadband for Scotland - advice and information on initiatives to provide broadband throughout Scotland.
- The Kerelaw Independent Inquiry - information published in relation to the enquiry into abuse at the Kerelaw school
Where the information within this class can be located
This class of information can be located within the ' People and Society' section of the Scottish Government website or through one of the alternative routes described under section 5 of this scheme.