Equity in the Early Days: A Review of Targeted Breastfeeding Support in Pregnancy and Early Postnatal Life

The intern will engage with NHS Boards, HSCPs and third‑sector organisations, which currently receive Scottish Government funding to provide enhanced breastfeeding support (additional to universal support). This would involve a high-level comparison across already established QI projects. The reason this is required is because these projects and pathways of support operate on slightly different models. The purpose of the high-level comparison would be to […]

Listening to LGBTIQ+ Learners: Understanding Lived Experiences of the Transition to Post-School Pathways

This internship will be based within the SDS Equality team, which leads work to improve outcomes for young people from protected groups through inclusive policy development, service design and research. A core focus of the team is supporting positive transitions for young people from school into learning, training and employment, ensuring that those who face […]

Exploring Refugees’ Access to Employability and Careers Information and Advice

Evidence shows that refugees face distinct challenges when navigating education, training and employability systems, impacting their progression and employment outcomes. Common barriers include limited awareness of available support services, language difficulties, unfamiliarity with the local skills system, and the need to manage complex personal circumstances while settling into a new environment. These factors often make it harder for refugees to […]

Supporting Analytical Work to Reduce and Prevent Child Poverty in Scotland

The successful intern will work in the Equalities, Poverty and Social Justice Analysis (ESJA) Unit, in the Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate. The unit provides statistics, research and economic analysis and advice to policy makers in relation to creating a fairer and more equal society.  It comprises a mix of analytical professions (social researchers, economists and statisticians) and […]

Identifying and Tackling Unwarranted Variation in Support of Value Based Health and Care – Understanding the Perspectives of Health and Social Care Professionals

This qualitative research project will explore how health and social care staff currently perceive, identify, and respond to unwarranted variation in healthcare, and how this aligns with the principles of Realistic Medicine. It will focus on learning from staff experience to inform improvement, capability building, and engagement.  In addition to examining how unwarranted variation is currently understood, […]