Author: Sehrish Imlach

Audit Scotland inequalities animation transcript
Did you know you're twice as likely to die from Covid-19 if you live in Scotland's most deprived areas?

Nearly half of families with dependent children report that they are in serious financial difficulty or are struggling to make ends meet.

Six emergency food parcels a minute are expected to be delivered between October and December. Thousands more children are eligible for the new Scottish child benefit payment than before the pandemic. It's younger people, women and Black, Asian and minority ethnic Scots who are suffering most economically.

There's been a rise in mental health issues and digital exclusion has affected young and old alike.

We'll be reporting on how public bodies tackle these difficult challenges in our future work.
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