The places where people live, work, and relax have a profound impact on their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, shaping the experiences of those in poverty. These factors compound existing inequalities and disproportionately affect children and families living on low incomes. A place-based approach can mitigate child poverty by improving the quality of places, particularly where poverty is concentrated in areas of deprivation.
Our new briefing, Place and Wellbeing Outcomes and Child Poverty in Scotland, brings together evidence showing how each Outcome is linked to the underlying causes of poverty, and illustrates how a place-based approach can mitigate child poverty by improving the quality of places, particularly where poverty is concentrated in areas of deprivation. The briefing provides decision-makers with confidence that using the Place and Wellbeing Outcomes framework can support preventative action to reduce child poverty and improve children’s long-term wellbeing.
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