An older woman,, smiling as she opens her door to welcome a young man, seen only from the back, who is carrying a bag of groceries in his arms to give to her.

COVID-19 and Food Train – more food security, kindness and dedication to vulnerable older people at home

Community Resilience and Addressing Disadvantage, Dr Catherine Lido, Dr Kate Reid,, Food Train, Laura Cairns, Michelle Carruthers, Research project - outputs, School of Education, Glasgow University, Think piece, Third sector1 Comment

How Food Train has rapidly adapted to ensure older people get meals and contact with others during COVID-19 and the lessons that will be useful for future policymaking.

Welfare reform in Scotland: Research, policy and the third sector

Dr Sarah Weakley, Dr Sharon Wright, Employment and labour market, Professor Nick Bailey, Professor Nick Watson, Scottish Government, Third sector, Welfare & social security, Workshop

Summary and presentations from a Policy Scotland seminar on how academics and partners can influence the developing social security agenda in Scotland and research collaborations can be developed to improve the evidence base for the social security system.