Lucy Mulvagh
@lkmulvagh.bsky.social
Personal account & opinions. Director @ALLIANCEScot. Fellow @theRSAorg. Board @HRCScotland
Join @alliancescot.bsky.social in calling for a right to communication for all. Find out more about the new campaign and help spread the word, because communication is about more than just words. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll
More than Words: Communication for All - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
About the campaign Communication connects us, but we all communicate differently. Good, inclusive communication matters to everyone. It helps us live well and take part in our communities. It’s a litt...
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Join @alliancescot.bsky.social in calling for a right to communication for all. Find out more about the new campaign and help spread the word, because communication is about more than just words. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll
📣 Are you - or do you know someone who is - a keen content communicator, a public policy person, or a business development pro? Then check out these 3 jobs @alliancescot.bsky.social and please help spread the word - www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/jobs-and-vol...
Jobs and volunteering - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
Jobs and opportunities to work with the ALLIANCE will be displayed here when we are actively recruiting. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from diverse b...
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk
May 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📣 Are you - or do you know someone who is - a keen content communicator, a public policy person, or a business development pro? Then check out these 3 jobs @alliancescot.bsky.social and please help spread the word - www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/jobs-and-vol...
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We still have a few places available at what I am sure will be a thought-provoking discussion.
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#carers #rights #equality
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#carers #rights #equality
April 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We still have a few places available at what I am sure will be a thought-provoking discussion.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mary-webst...
#carers #rights #equality
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mary-webst...
#carers #rights #equality
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Liathach reflection in Loch Clair. Pic: Lucy Mulvagh
April 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Liathach reflection in Loch Clair. Pic: Lucy Mulvagh
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In this week’s #blog I explore what the proposed #UnitedNations Convention on the Rights of #Older Persons might mean for #olderpeople in #Scotland and how we must tackle #age #poverty. #humanrights #ageism #discrimination.
scottishcare.org/the-dawning-...
scottishcare.org/the-dawning-...
The dawning of a Convention: a turning point for the rights of older persons
As regular readers of this blog will know there are very few occasions when I get the opportunity to be celebratory or even positive these days given the state of things! So, I hope you
scottishcare.org
April 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
In this week’s #blog I explore what the proposed #UnitedNations Convention on the Rights of #Older Persons might mean for #olderpeople in #Scotland and how we must tackle #age #poverty. #humanrights #ageism #discrimination.
scottishcare.org/the-dawning-...
scottishcare.org/the-dawning-...
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We're hiring! 📢
Applications are open now for a 12-month maternity cover for our Equal Representation Development Officer.
🗓 Closing 9am 17th April
We want to talk about flexible working & what we're doing to make the process as inclusive as possible ⬇
Applications are open now for a 12-month maternity cover for our Equal Representation Development Officer.
🗓 Closing 9am 17th April
We want to talk about flexible working & what we're doing to make the process as inclusive as possible ⬇
April 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We're hiring! 📢
Applications are open now for a 12-month maternity cover for our Equal Representation Development Officer.
🗓 Closing 9am 17th April
We want to talk about flexible working & what we're doing to make the process as inclusive as possible ⬇
Applications are open now for a 12-month maternity cover for our Equal Representation Development Officer.
🗓 Closing 9am 17th April
We want to talk about flexible working & what we're doing to make the process as inclusive as possible ⬇
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April 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Reforming the NHS in Scotland? Not without social care you won’t. A personal reflection. #reform #NHS #socialcare #wholesystem #integration #leadership #politics
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Reforming the NHS in Scotland? Not without social care you won’t.
It’s been a funny old week of oscillating emotions from a day in which I spent talking about how social care has the potential to be the economic driver of our communities to the next
scottishcare.org
April 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Reforming the NHS in Scotland? Not without social care you won’t. A personal reflection. #reform #NHS #socialcare #wholesystem #integration #leadership #politics
scottishcare.org/reforming-th...
scottishcare.org/reforming-th...
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We can't #EndChildPoverty without a new approach to public debt collection. With Govan Law Centre we're calling on Scot Gov to make transformational changes to the way public debt is created & collected to help end child poverty: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications... #DebtAwarenessWeek
March 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We can't #EndChildPoverty without a new approach to public debt collection. With Govan Law Centre we're calling on Scot Gov to make transformational changes to the way public debt is created & collected to help end child poverty: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications... #DebtAwarenessWeek
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How can access to healthy & sustainably produced food be improved for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in Scotland?
Here’s what participants on the Race & the Right to a Healthy Environment project said.
Partners Cemvo Scotland, @povertyalliance.org & @nourishscotland.bsky.social
Here’s what participants on the Race & the Right to a Healthy Environment project said.
Partners Cemvo Scotland, @povertyalliance.org & @nourishscotland.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
How can access to healthy & sustainably produced food be improved for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in Scotland?
Here’s what participants on the Race & the Right to a Healthy Environment project said.
Partners Cemvo Scotland, @povertyalliance.org & @nourishscotland.bsky.social
Here’s what participants on the Race & the Right to a Healthy Environment project said.
Partners Cemvo Scotland, @povertyalliance.org & @nourishscotland.bsky.social
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📢 COME JOIN OUR TEAM! We're hiring a full-time 12-month maternity cover for our Equal Representation Development Officer.
🗓️ Deadline: 9am 17th April
💪 We're committed to flexible working - find details & apply online via our website: www.engender.org.uk/jobs/?jobid=19
🗓️ Deadline: 9am 17th April
💪 We're committed to flexible working - find details & apply online via our website: www.engender.org.uk/jobs/?jobid=19
March 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📢 COME JOIN OUR TEAM! We're hiring a full-time 12-month maternity cover for our Equal Representation Development Officer.
🗓️ Deadline: 9am 17th April
💪 We're committed to flexible working - find details & apply online via our website: www.engender.org.uk/jobs/?jobid=19
🗓️ Deadline: 9am 17th April
💪 We're committed to flexible working - find details & apply online via our website: www.engender.org.uk/jobs/?jobid=19
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📢 Calling women councillors past & present!
💬 Your voice matters. Take our survey & help us understand women's experiences of sexism in local councils. Together, we can push for councils that are safer, fairer, & more inclusive for women.
🔗Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/womencllrssurvey
💬 Your voice matters. Take our survey & help us understand women's experiences of sexism in local councils. Together, we can push for councils that are safer, fairer, & more inclusive for women.
🔗Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/womencllrssurvey
💬 Are you a current or former woman councillor? We want to hear from you! Share your experiences in our research survey & help us fight for change.
Only 35% of councillors in Scotland are women. Women face barriers like sexist harassment, a male-dominated culture, & lack of flexible working.
Only 35% of councillors in Scotland are women. Women face barriers like sexist harassment, a male-dominated culture, & lack of flexible working.
March 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
📢 Calling women councillors past & present!
💬 Your voice matters. Take our survey & help us understand women's experiences of sexism in local councils. Together, we can push for councils that are safer, fairer, & more inclusive for women.
🔗Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/womencllrssurvey
💬 Your voice matters. Take our survey & help us understand women's experiences of sexism in local councils. Together, we can push for councils that are safer, fairer, & more inclusive for women.
🔗Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/womencllrssurvey
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If you want to write to your Labour MP about disability benefit cuts but have limited spoons, here’s a template from @sensecharity.bsky.social you can use:
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Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
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Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
https://action.sense.org.uk/page/167765/action/1?ea.tracking.id=twt-org
t.co
March 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
If you want to write to your Labour MP about disability benefit cuts but have limited spoons, here’s a template from @sensecharity.bsky.social you can use:
t.co/E8QB6EDi9o
Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
t.co/E8QB6EDi9o
Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
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Delighted to share these insights from one of the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland's Decision-making Panel members - a step-by-step on how the process worked, which encourages others to get involved with similar opportunities. Thank you for sharing your experience!
www.corra.scot/from-...
www.corra.scot/from-...
Reflections from a decision-making panel member
Discover the tough choices behind granting £900,000 to human rights work in Scotland. Hear from a panel member how decisions were made.
www.corra.scot
March 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Delighted to share these insights from one of the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland's Decision-making Panel members - a step-by-step on how the process worked, which encourages others to get involved with similar opportunities. Thank you for sharing your experience!
www.corra.scot/from-...
www.corra.scot/from-...
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📆 Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Ailsa McKay Memorial Lecture on April 30.
🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua...
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🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua...
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March 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
📆 Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Ailsa McKay Memorial Lecture on April 30.
🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua...
@satwatr.bsky.social
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
@swbg.bsky.social
🎫 Book your ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10th-annua...
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We're delighted to share that the Children's Rights Skills and Knowledge Framework is now available at
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/framework/
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/framework/
March 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We're delighted to share that the Children's Rights Skills and Knowledge Framework is now available at
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/framework/
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/framework/
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Our survey of female MSPs revealed some pretty sickening, though unsurprising, results.
Almost all female MSPs have experienced online abuse, a survey conducted by Holyrood has found www.holyrood.com/news/view,al...
Almost all female MSPs targeted by online abuse, survey finds
This includes rape threats, death threats and severe misogynistic abuse
www.holyrood.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Our survey of female MSPs revealed some pretty sickening, though unsurprising, results.
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I’m looking for someone new to join my team in the Scottish Parliament .
To be considered for the Parliamentary Researcher role please apply before 18 March deadline.
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To be considered for the Parliamentary Researcher role please apply before 18 March deadline.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I’m looking for someone new to join my team in the Scottish Parliament .
To be considered for the Parliamentary Researcher role please apply before 18 March deadline.
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To be considered for the Parliamentary Researcher role please apply before 18 March deadline.
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If you work for a third sector organisation that provides placements for social work students, please take two minutes to tell us about your experience.
Please fill out this form
buff.ly
March 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you work for a third sector organisation that provides placements for social work students, please take two minutes to tell us about your experience.
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1/ Watch CRER's input to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee at Scottish Parliament with
CEMVO, Engender and Close the Gap. 👇🏿
Current proposals under the Public Sector Equality Duty Review are not enough to create change.
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...
CEMVO, Engender and Close the Gap. 👇🏿
Current proposals under the Public Sector Equality Duty Review are not enough to create change.
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
www.scottishparliament.tv
March 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
1/ Watch CRER's input to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee at Scottish Parliament with
CEMVO, Engender and Close the Gap. 👇🏿
Current proposals under the Public Sector Equality Duty Review are not enough to create change.
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...
CEMVO, Engender and Close the Gap. 👇🏿
Current proposals under the Public Sector Equality Duty Review are not enough to create change.
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...
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📣 Women in Scotland need change to realise their rights
We've joined with 32 organisations from across the country to highlight how entrenched inequalities systematically breach women’s economic, social & cultural rights, particularly for women experiencing intersecting forms of marginalisation.
We've joined with 32 organisations from across the country to highlight how entrenched inequalities systematically breach women’s economic, social & cultural rights, particularly for women experiencing intersecting forms of marginalisation.
March 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📣 Women in Scotland need change to realise their rights
We've joined with 32 organisations from across the country to highlight how entrenched inequalities systematically breach women’s economic, social & cultural rights, particularly for women experiencing intersecting forms of marginalisation.
We've joined with 32 organisations from across the country to highlight how entrenched inequalities systematically breach women’s economic, social & cultural rights, particularly for women experiencing intersecting forms of marginalisation.
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💬 “You’ve been punching below your weight” and “you’ve not stepped into leadership” is not necessarily the message I expected from @kirstymcneill.bsky.social addressing #SCVOGathering
Hard message when the sector props up state contacts by £2.4bn & 62% charities deliver without full cost recovery.
Hard message when the sector props up state contacts by £2.4bn & 62% charities deliver without full cost recovery.
February 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
💬 “You’ve been punching below your weight” and “you’ve not stepped into leadership” is not necessarily the message I expected from @kirstymcneill.bsky.social addressing #SCVOGathering
Hard message when the sector props up state contacts by £2.4bn & 62% charities deliver without full cost recovery.
Hard message when the sector props up state contacts by £2.4bn & 62% charities deliver without full cost recovery.
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Where did all the voters go?
📺 IPPR's Dr Parth Patel tells the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that we are getting awfully close to the tipping point where elections lose legitimacy because the majority did not take part.
📺 IPPR's Dr Parth Patel tells the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that we are getting awfully close to the tipping point where elections lose legitimacy because the majority did not take part.
February 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Where did all the voters go?
📺 IPPR's Dr Parth Patel tells the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that we are getting awfully close to the tipping point where elections lose legitimacy because the majority did not take part.
📺 IPPR's Dr Parth Patel tells the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that we are getting awfully close to the tipping point where elections lose legitimacy because the majority did not take part.
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Response from @alliancescot.bsky.social on news that Scottish Government is to drop parts of the National Care Service Bill - www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/fu...
Future of National Care Service announced - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, Maree Todd, announced in a statement in front of Parliament today that parts of the National Care Service (NCS) Bill proposals will be dropped. Th...
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk
January 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Response from @alliancescot.bsky.social on news that Scottish Government is to drop parts of the National Care Service Bill - www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/fu...