As Scotland takes stock of the damage the COVID-19 pandemic has done to individuals, families, communities, businesses and the macroeconomy, more and more people are recognising that Scotland needs to do better than seeking to […]
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Being Bold: Building Budgets for Children’s Wellbeing (2020)
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Dr Katherine Trebeck with Amy Baker
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Location: Scotland-wide
Changing Gears (2020)
Young people's views on bikeability, road safety, health and the environment
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Chris Ross and Elaine Kerridge
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 101-500
Location: East Renfrewshire Edinburgh City Falkirk Moray Scottish Borders South Lanarkshire
In 2020 Cycling Scotland and Transport Scotland commissioned Children in Scotland to engage with children and young people about its Bikeability programme and more widely to share their opinions and experiences on road safety and […]
2020 Vision: Hear Me, See Me, Support Me
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Carers Trust Scotland
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 101-500
Location: Scotland-wide
In June 2020 Carers Trust Scotland surveyed 214 carers aged between 12 and 25 to understand their experiences of living and caring during the pandemic. Whilst some have found positives, such as learning a new […]
LockdownLowdown – Breakdown by Demographics
What young people in Scotland are thinking about COVID-19
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Scottish Youth Parliament YouthLink Scotland Young Scot
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 1001-5000
Location: Scotland-wide
The Scottish Youth Parliament, YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot partnered to deliver LockdownLowdown – a survey of young people from across Scotland on their concerns about COVID-19. The survey took places from 3rd – 17th […]
LockdownLowdown – Topline Results
What young people in Scotland are thinking about COVID-19
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Scottish Youth Parliament YouthLink Scotland Young Scot
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 1001-5000
Location: Scotland-wide
The Scottish Youth Parliament, YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot partnered to deliver LockdownLowdown – a survey of young people from across Scotland on their concerns about COVID-19. The survey results give a clear picture of […]
Children’s views on contact with non-resident fathers in the context of domestic abuse
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Centre for Research on Families and Relationships
Year Evidence Completed: 2016
Size of Study: 11-30
Location: Scotland-wide
This research briefing focuses on the factors that influence children’s views about contact
Young people’s views and knowledge about abortion
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Centre for Research on Families and Relationships
Year Evidence Completed: 2015
Size of Study: 31-50
Location: Glasgow City Inverclyde
Insight into the views of young people from contrasting socioeconomic backgrounds about abortion and access to abortion services
“It’s all around you, all the time”
Children's Parliament investigates: an alcohol-free childhood
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Alcohol Focus Scotland Children's Parliament
Year Evidence Completed: 2019
Size of Study: 51-100
Location: Edinburgh City
Having been aware of the concerns that children have consistently expressed about alcohol during Children’s Parliament programmes, projects and consultations, Alcohol Focus Scotland asked Children’s Parliament to further explore the views and experiences of children aged 9-11 years old, looking at the impact that alcohol has on children’s lives and what the vision of a childhood free from alcohol might mean for children.
Everyone Has a Story Overview Report
"...it starts with listening to their story."
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Partnership Drugs Initiative
Year Evidence Completed: 2016
Size of Study: 101-500
Age range: 0-4 5-6 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
When a child or young person has a parent in recovery from problematic drug or alcohol use, their stories are crucial to understanding, supporting and assisting them to thrive. ‘Everyone Has a Story’ shows us we need to listen more to these stories and how this can be done.
Everyone Has a Story Component 2
What Practitioners tell us
Report Theme: Health & Wellbeing
Author: Partnership Drugs Initiative
Year Evidence Completed: 2016
Size of Study: 101-500
Location: Scotland-wide
This component provides insight into the views of practitioners from a range of disciplines but primarily working with children and young people whose parents have a problem with drugs or alcohol or are in the early stages of recovery. The survey analysis aims to help provide an increased understanding of support and gather practitioner’s views of the needs of the child or young person that could help create a better understanding of the support needs for children and young people whose parents are in recovery from problematic drug and alcohol use.