Poverty – EwanGurr.Scot

300,000 Meals for Children in Dundee

“Dundee does indeed face significant economic and social challenges but our city and our people stand together ready to respond.”

“Devastating news emerged last week about the loss of a Dundonian gran aged 61 who died weighing just three stone.”

“To make poverty history we need to make poverty personal and our response must be shaped by that lived experience.”

“No virus takes more lives annually than poverty and not even a pandemic should displace it on the political agenda.”

“Austerity economics and a global pandemic has entrenched foodbanks as a staple in the landscape of the UK voluntary sector.”

“Darren was told last week he would only be eligible to claim Universal Credit if he gave up his course.”

“Uprooting services providing crucial support at this point could unleash a wider, potentially more lethal, pandemic of poverty upon society.”

“Having applied for Universal Credit in March, Emily will eventually receive her first payment in June – 70 days later.”

The UK social security system sought to undermine the five great evils described as “want, squalor, ignorance, idleness and disease”.

“Many women I encountered were forced to supplement the use of sanitary items with socks, toilet roll and even newspaper.”