Chirsty McFadyen
@chirstyresearch.bsky.social
Economist at @fraserofallander.org. Interest in employment and inequalities. Current projects include research on learning disabilities, child poverty, and low-paid work in the hospitality sector. Views my own
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Chirsty McFadyen
pureportal.strath.ac.uk
Hi new folks! About me: I'm an economist/researcher passionate about tackling inequalities in Scotland, particularly in employment. I use mixed methods and work on lots of different short-term and long-term projects. I'm also a cat mum, love reading and gaming esp scifi/fantasy, and love crafts!
I'm very proud of this chart 🤓 great presentation by my colleague @hlrandolph.bsky.social at the Social Policy Association conference this morning in York. Our recent work shows the scale of the challenge for meeting Scotland's child poverty targets using microsimulation modelling.
July 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I'm very proud of this chart 🤓 great presentation by my colleague @hlrandolph.bsky.social at the Social Policy Association conference this morning in York. Our recent work shows the scale of the challenge for meeting Scotland's child poverty targets using microsimulation modelling.
Reposted by Chirsty McFadyen
⭐ 50th ANNIVERSARY ⭐
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
June 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
⭐ 50th ANNIVERSARY ⭐
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
Founded in 1975, the FAI has grown into a powerful voice in Scottish and UK economics. Now, 50 years on, we’re celebrating this with a series of events and themed outputs in the coming months, showcasing our history and impact.
Read more: buff.ly/GP1kILg
Reposted by Chirsty McFadyen
We are pleased to announce a third programme of research on learning disabilities.
Leading Good Lives: Achieving Fulfilment, Independence and Inclusion will run over the next two years.
Catch up on our programme 2 findings and learn more about the new programme below.
buff.ly/8Wa8HYd
Leading Good Lives: Achieving Fulfilment, Independence and Inclusion will run over the next two years.
Catch up on our programme 2 findings and learn more about the new programme below.
buff.ly/8Wa8HYd
Leading Good Lives: New learning disabilities research
Since 2020, the Fraser of Allander Institute has been researching the lives of people with learning disabilities. We began with a broad programme of work which looked at the barriers and…
fraserofallander.org
May 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We are pleased to announce a third programme of research on learning disabilities.
Leading Good Lives: Achieving Fulfilment, Independence and Inclusion will run over the next two years.
Catch up on our programme 2 findings and learn more about the new programme below.
buff.ly/8Wa8HYd
Leading Good Lives: Achieving Fulfilment, Independence and Inclusion will run over the next two years.
Catch up on our programme 2 findings and learn more about the new programme below.
buff.ly/8Wa8HYd
Very much looking forward to sharing the findings of this research project next week.
Reminder to sign up for our webinar next week! Particularly relevant in light of this week's announced changes to disability and incapacity benefits.
Sign up here: buff.ly/eGYdsXC
Sign up here: buff.ly/eGYdsXC
March 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Very much looking forward to sharing the findings of this research project next week.
Belated happy new year as I took an extended break this winter! Feeling mentally ready to get stuck back into projects (though physically knackered as I did a 2hr dance workshop yesterday that was way above the level I expected 😅)
January 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Belated happy new year as I took an extended break this winter! Feeling mentally ready to get stuck back into projects (though physically knackered as I did a 2hr dance workshop yesterday that was way above the level I expected 😅)
Interesting report from Scottish Human Rights Commission. Looking forward to seeing this extended to other regions of Scotland. www.scottishhumanrights.com/projects-and...
ESC rights in the Highlands and Islands | SHRC Spotlight Projects
In the last few years, the Commission has become increasingly concerned about economic, social and cultural (ESC) rights in the Highlands and Islands. This project is a step toward filling the gaps in...
www.scottishhumanrights.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Interesting report from Scottish Human Rights Commission. Looking forward to seeing this extended to other regions of Scotland. www.scottishhumanrights.com/projects-and...
It's craft night 😊
November 27, 2024 at 7:41 PM
It's craft night 😊
Should be taken with caution as LFS sample size is much lower than before, but had a quick look at reasons for '1 in 8 young people inactive' news stats. Most common was long term disabled who did not want a job, followed by those looking after family/home who don't want a job. (1/2)
November 26, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Should be taken with caution as LFS sample size is much lower than before, but had a quick look at reasons for '1 in 8 young people inactive' news stats. Most common was long term disabled who did not want a job, followed by those looking after family/home who don't want a job. (1/2)
Reposted by Chirsty McFadyen
We’ve just published the latest instalment in our blog series on the most recent statistics, research, and data news about the lives of people with learning disabilities. This edition marks a full year of round ups and covers: a thread on the latest updates 👇
November 25, 2024 at 11:21 AM
We’ve just published the latest instalment in our blog series on the most recent statistics, research, and data news about the lives of people with learning disabilities. This edition marks a full year of round ups and covers: a thread on the latest updates 👇
Reposted by Chirsty McFadyen
Low-to-middle income households in the UK have lower incomes than their European counterparts.
Despite a similar GDP per capita, typical households in the UK are 9% poorer than in France, and our low-income households are 27% poorer.
Read Unsung Britain now➡️ https://buff.ly/4hCO0kd
Despite a similar GDP per capita, typical households in the UK are 9% poorer than in France, and our low-income households are 27% poorer.
Read Unsung Britain now➡️ https://buff.ly/4hCO0kd
November 25, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Low-to-middle income households in the UK have lower incomes than their European counterparts.
Despite a similar GDP per capita, typical households in the UK are 9% poorer than in France, and our low-income households are 27% poorer.
Read Unsung Britain now➡️ https://buff.ly/4hCO0kd
Despite a similar GDP per capita, typical households in the UK are 9% poorer than in France, and our low-income households are 27% poorer.
Read Unsung Britain now➡️ https://buff.ly/4hCO0kd
Had my first dosa last night, still thinking about it (highly recommend Dakhin for any Glasgow locals)
November 24, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Had my first dosa last night, still thinking about it (highly recommend Dakhin for any Glasgow locals)
Sounds really interesting and good to see a larger-scale study funded
Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Sounds really interesting and good to see a larger-scale study funded
Hi new folks! About me: I'm an economist/researcher passionate about tackling inequalities in Scotland, particularly in employment. I use mixed methods and work on lots of different short-term and long-term projects. I'm also a cat mum, love reading and gaming esp scifi/fantasy, and love crafts!
Chirsty McFadyen
pureportal.strath.ac.uk
November 24, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Hi new folks! About me: I'm an economist/researcher passionate about tackling inequalities in Scotland, particularly in employment. I use mixed methods and work on lots of different short-term and long-term projects. I'm also a cat mum, love reading and gaming esp scifi/fantasy, and love crafts!
Reposted by Chirsty McFadyen
Every worker deserves a wage that covers their needs. But 45% of Scotland's hospitality workers didn't get the real Living Wage in 2023. This blog from our Laura Robertson and @chirstyresearch.bsky.social of @fraserofallander.bsky.social points a way forward.
www.povertyalliance.org/blog-embeddi...
www.povertyalliance.org/blog-embeddi...
November 22, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Every worker deserves a wage that covers their needs. But 45% of Scotland's hospitality workers didn't get the real Living Wage in 2023. This blog from our Laura Robertson and @chirstyresearch.bsky.social of @fraserofallander.bsky.social points a way forward.
www.povertyalliance.org/blog-embeddi...
www.povertyalliance.org/blog-embeddi...
"The Committee agrees that urgent and tangible intervention is necessary if the Scottish Government is to achieve its aim of halving the disability employment gap by 2038 [...] the Scottish Government must now deliver a concrete action plan at a scale and pace that the target demands." 👏
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October 11, 2024 at 12:52 PM
"The Committee agrees that urgent and tangible intervention is necessary if the Scottish Government is to achieve its aim of halving the disability employment gap by 2038 [...] the Scottish Government must now deliver a concrete action plan at a scale and pace that the target demands." 👏