Secure Futures for Children and Families will ask the question: What does a social security system that provides a secure future for children and families look like? This launch paper sets out where the social security system is now and what needs to change.
CPAG in Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on improving temporary accommodation standards to highlight the need to incorporate the impact of social security changes into guidance on the standards.
CPAG in Scotland response to Scottish Government proposals on the Job Grant – a new benefit intended to support young people moving back into employment.
Universal credit was introduced with the promise of reducing poverty, simplifying the benefit system and incentivising work – however, CPAG in Scotland evidence provided to the Social Security Committee highlights that this not does appear to be the case.