New conversations about severe & multiple disadvantage
The report illustrates the mismatch between the multiple disadvantages people face and the fact that services are often set up to address ‘single issues’.
Read the report here. (external link: Lankelly Chase)
Key findings – each year in Scotland:
- 5,700 adults experience three ‘core’ forms of severe and multiple disadvantage (homelessness, offending and substance dependency)
- 28,800 experience two out of these three
- 156,700 experience one of these three
- Higher rates of extreme disadvantage are found in urban compared to rural areas
- Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, North Ayrshire and Aberdeen City show high prevalence of people experiencing ‘core’ forms of severe and multiple disadvantage
- Affluent, suburban towns and the Highlands and Islands have lower rates.
For the summary report go here.
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