Economy and poverty

Why income and wealth matter for health

How the availability and quality of jobs can affect health inequalities

The social security system in Scotland can include cash benefits and tax credits paid to individuals or households, as well as non-cash benefits

How the distribution of power affects health

Why a fair economy matters to health

Anchor institutions have a significant stake in a local community and a large presence in the local area, so can make a substantial difference to their local communities

The Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) has been established to link suppliers with local community needs

What is poverty and how it can affect health and wellbeing

The causes, scale and impact of child poverty as well as national delivery plans and local actions to reduce it

Transport poverty is the lack of transport options that are available, reliable, affordable, accessible or safe that allow people to meet their daily needs and achieve a reasonable quality of life