A Scotland That Cares’ latest briefing sets out why care must be central to public service reform and how care policies can contribute to Scotland’s prevention goals.

Read the complete briefing online: ascotlandthatcares.org/wp-content/upl…

Join us – we’re discussing why public service reform needs to take a gendered lens!

Join us on Wednesday, November 25, 1:30-4:30pm as we discuss the importance of gender analysis being built into public service reform.

Join in person or online: eventbrite.co.uk/e/200340880366…

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Plus a panel discussion including perspectives on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) services, the role of care services and unpaid care in supporting prevention.

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We've got three events coming up, and we want you to join us for them – to find out more and sign up to attend, scroll below.

‣ Gender Budgeting and 2026-2027 Local Authority Budgets
Tuesday, 17 November. 10-11:30am, online
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‣ Tackling Women’s Inequality Through Public Service Reform + AGM
Wednesday, 25 November, 1:30-4:30pm, AGM, 4:45-6pm, hybrid
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The Scottish Women's Budget Group spoke to The Herald about the under-recognition and under-investment in care and the need to centre care in public service reform.

heraldscotland.com/news/26664692.…

What will Labour’s third Budget mean for women across the UK?

Join us and fellow Women's Budget groups, for this timely conversation as we examine the Budget’s economic policy commitments for the year ahead.

Register your space by visiting the link below.

Secure your space here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-uk-autum…

We can’t tackle child poverty without tackling women’s poverty.

This #ChallengePovertyWeek, read SWBG’s ELC report to see what’s working and where improvements are needed in childcare policies: swbg.org.uk/content/public…

Our latest briefing explores women’s experiences of cost-of-living pressures, financial security, and the intersections between work and care.

swbg.org.uk/content/public…

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Cuts to care services disproportionately affect women, who are more likely to undertake unpaid care work, with impacts on wellbeing and finances.

Read the briefing on the cost of living and our recommendations for governments and local authorities to help reduce inequalities.

We wrote about how Scotland's Programme for Government focuses more on symptoms of women’s inequality than on the root causes, and how investing in areas like social care is a crucial step.

bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/09/09/amb…

New findings from the SWBG’s fifth annual Women’s Survey show that 56% of respondents feel worse off financially than they did last year.

Read, share and download the briefing from our website: swbg.org.uk/content/public…

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Disabled women, Black and minority ethnic women, single parents and women in rural areas were particularly likely to report falling household incomes – with food costs seeing the biggest increase.

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The SWBG briefing sets out recommendations for the UK and Scottish Gov and Local Authorities, informed by women who took part in the survey.

Some recommendations are longstanding, reflecting persistent structural inequalities and recurring issues raised by women.

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The SWBG urges wider reform on Council Tax in Scotland, as "failure to progress is severely damaging the public services and amenities we all rely on, but which are particularly vital for women, disabled people and those with low incomes."

dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…