Updated March 2021by David Bradwell Background Good mental health is a fundamental part of individual, communal and societal wellbeing. In the UK, mental health disorders account for almost a quarter of the total burden of ill health. There is a well-documented burden of mental health …
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A Just & Green Future – Scotland
Updated March 2021by David Bradwell Background The Covid-19 pandemic and the necessary public health restrictions have meant challenges to the economy, rising unemployment and a stretched social and health care system. The pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated inequalities …
Poverty & Inequality briefing – Wales
Updated March 2021by Gethin Rhys “Poverty is not only about shortage of money. It is about rights and relationships; about how people are treated and how they regard themselves; about powerlessness; exclusion and loss of equity.” Participant at local poverty hearing held in …
Poverty & Inequality briefing – England
Updated March 2021by Paul Morrison “Poverty is not only about shortage of money. It is about rights and relationships; about how people are treated and how they regard themselves; about powerlessness; exclusion and loss of equity.” Participant at local poverty hearing held in …
Mayoral elections guide
Updated March 2021by Meg Read Context This summer, many areas in England will be electing a mayor. There are four kinds of mayor, three of which are elected to their post. The powers held by a mayor vary depending on the type of local authority or region in which they hold …
Mayor of London and London Assembly elections 2021 guide
Updated March 2021by Rodney Coker The contest to be Mayor of London is just one of many elections to take place on Thursday 6 May 2021. On the same day, 25 London Assembly members will be elected. For many Londoners, this election is crucial as it can help bring about the change they want to …
Local authority elections in England briefing
Context This summer, many of the 343 councils in England are holding elections. If your council, or local authority, is holding elections in May, you’ll have the opportunity to vote to elect councillors. Councillors oversee the work of your local authority, and act as a bridge between the …
New schools curriculum for Wales election briefing
Updated March 2021by Gethin Rhys The outgoing Senedd has passed the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Act to provide the legal underpinning for the new Curriculum for Wales for introduction in all maintained schools. The current Government is still intending that introduction begin in …
Why host a hustings?
“The Church has developed its online presence wonderfully well during the past year. We are probably very well placed to host virtual hustings of all the groups in our communities.” The Right Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, speaking recently on Premier Radio. The …
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On 5 May 2022, local elections will be taking place in Scotland, Wales and England. Every election presents an opportunity for citizens to participate critically and constructively in the democratic process. The Joint Public Issues Team encourages everyone to ‘Think, Pray, Vote’. We’ve put …