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Money Advice Scotland - February/March events and latest updates

Money Advice Scotland’s events schedule for February and March is listed below.

All sessions are free of charge. 

If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Money Advice Scotland team.

A range of upcoming Wellbeing Workshops are also available to book here.

Keep up to date with more Money Advice Scotland news and events through their website, Eventbrite page and by subscribing to their newsletter.

Funding for trade union learning

STUC Awards recipients John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland.Support for workplace learning and promoting fair work

Reaffirming the Scottish Government’s commitment to advancing Fair Work and tackling inequalities, First Minister John Swinney has announced a continued funding package to support trade unions in developing, organising, and delivering work-related learning in Scotland’s workplaces in 2024/25.

The funding is managed by the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) and will be split between the Scottish Union Learning and the Fair Work in Action Funds.

New Dyslexia Scotland report published

report cover page

Towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland? reveals the findings of a survey of over 1400 dyslexic adults that was launched during Dyslexia Awareness week in the Scottish Parliament.

The report highlights the stark inequalities that young people and adults with dyslexia in Scotland experience - and outlines practical recommendations to foster a more inclusive environment for people with dyslexia in life, learning and work. 

 

You can download the report by visiting https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/report/.

You can also order a free hard copy here (you just pay postage).

Read more at Dyslexia Scotland’s news page: New report highlights need for early identification of dyslexia

 

Launch of new Debt Advice Handbook for Scotland

LogoMoney Advice Scotland, Citizens Advice Scotland and the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland have launched the first edition of a new Debt Advice Handbook for Scotland.

Click here to access the free online version of the Handbook.

2023-24 Annual Report now published

Annual Report cover pageThe Annual Report showcases some of the important work carried out by unions, reps and learners over the year. Click on the image to view the report.

 

Previous reports can be viewed in our Resources Page.

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